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Pesto Minestrone - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pesto Minestrone Recipe

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

The food contains 45g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 12 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 64, for Pesto Minestrone, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat24%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4500 IU90%
Vitamin C21 mg35%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium150 mg15%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium420 mg12%
Sodium980 mg40.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45 g15%
Dietary Fiber6 g24%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12 g24%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.3%
Saturated Fat3 g15%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290 Calories from Fat 70

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 25 mg 8.3%

Sodium 980 mg 40.8%

Total Carbohydrates 45 g 15%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 12 g 24%

Vitamin A 90% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 15% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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