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Classic Basil Pesto 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Classic Basil Pesto 2 Recipe

Classic Basil Pesto 2 has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.

With 2.4 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Italian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 68, for Classic Basil Pesto 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat74%
 Calories from Carbs9%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium74 mg7.4%
Iron0.6 mg3.3%
Sodium279 mg11.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.2 g0.4%
Dietary Fiber0.7 g2.8%

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.4 g4.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.5 g6.9%
Saturated Fat1.2 g6%
Monounsaturated Fat2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54 Calories from Fat 41

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.5 g 6.9%

Saturated Fat 1.2 g 6%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 4 mg 1.3%

Sodium 279 mg 11.6%

Total Carbohydrates 1.2 g 0.4%

Dietary Fiber 0.7 g2.8%

Sugars

Protein 2.4 g 4.8%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 7.4% Iron 3.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/classic-basil-pesto-10000001087043/ Embed Table:

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