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Pesto-Crusted Chicken Breasts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pesto-Crusted Chicken Breasts Recipe

Pesto-Crusted Chicken Breasts has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 17 gms of protein, it is high 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Pesto-Crusted Chicken Breasts has been given a composite ranking of 54, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein40%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs7%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C15 mg25%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron0.36 mg2%
Potassium340 mg9.7%
Sodium90 mg3.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3 g1%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17 g34%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10 g15.4%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10 g 15.4%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 50 mg 16.7%

Sodium 90 mg 3.8%

Total Carbohydrates 3 g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 17 g 34%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 2% Iron 2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pesto-Crusted-Chicken-Breasts-106320 Embed Table:

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