Pasta with Vietnamese Pesto Recipe

Pasta with Vietnamese Pesto has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Niacin.

The food contains 98.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 6.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

It belongs to Vietnamese cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Pasta with Vietnamese Pesto has been given a composite ranking of 77, and in moderation.