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Kale Parsley Pesto - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Kale Parsley Pesto Recipe

Kale Parsley Pesto has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 6.3g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.2 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

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 93, for Kale Parsley Pesto, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat81%
 Calories from Carbs14%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A9700 IU194%
Vitamin C47.2 mg78.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.4 mg8%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.5%
Riboflavin0.07 mg3.9%
Niacin0.54 mg2.7%
Vitamin B60.13 mg6.6%
Folate24.8 mcg6.2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.14 mg1.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium71 mg7.1%
Iron1.5 mg8.1%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Phosphorus41 mg4.1%
Potassium241 mg6.9%
Sodium21 mg0.9%
Zinc0.51 mg3.4%
Copper0.2 mg10.1%
Manganese0.53 mg26.3%
Selenium0.91 mcg1.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.3 g2.1%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars1.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.2 g4.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.8 g24.3%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Monounsaturated Fat10.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.8 g 24.3%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 21 mg 0.9%

Total Carbohydrates 6.3 g 2.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 2.2 g 4.4%

Vitamin A 194% Vitamin C 78.7%

Calcium 7.1% Iron 8.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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