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Dandelion Pesto - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Dandelion Pesto Recipe

Dandelion Pesto has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 0.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.2 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low 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 74, for Dandelion Pesto, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat89%
 Calories from Carbs5%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C2.4 mg4%
Thiamin0.02 mg1%
Niacin0.4 mg2%
Vitamin B60.04 mg2%
Folate4 mcg1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium50 mg5%
Iron0.54 mg3%
Magnesium4 mg1%
Potassium33 mg0.9%
Sodium68 mg2.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0.9 g0.3%
Dietary Fiber0.3 g1.2%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.2 g2.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.5 g11.5%
Saturated Fat1.4 g7%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74 Calories from Fat 68

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.5 g 11.5%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 2 mg 0.7%

Sodium 68 mg 2.8%

Total Carbohydrates 0.9 g 0.3%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 1.2 g 2.4%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 5% Iron 3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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