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Pesto Pasta Primavera (Health Magazine) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pesto Pasta Primavera (Health Magazine) Recipe

Pesto Pasta Primavera (Health Magazine) has a high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 70.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average 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 15.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.27 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 87, for Pesto Pasta Primavera (Health Magazine), and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6285 IU125.7%
Vitamin C56 mg93.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.2 mg4%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.8%
Riboflavin0.15 mg9%
Niacin1.3 mg6.4%
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.5%
Folate113.6 mcg28.4%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.31 mg3.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium126 mg12.6%
Iron4.3 mg23.7%
Magnesium140.8 mg35.2%
Phosphorus269 mg26.9%
Potassium719 mg20.5%
Sodium178.6 mg7.4%
Zinc0.84 mg5.6%
Copper0.33 mg16.5%
Manganese0.86 mg43.2%
Selenium1.1 mcg1.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate70.7 g23.6%
Dietary Fiber13.6 g54.4%
Sugars9.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.7 g31.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.3 g22%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.3 g 22%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 178.6 mg 7.4%

Total Carbohydrates 70.7 g 23.6%

Dietary Fiber 13.6 g54.4%

Sugars 9.5 g

Protein 15.7 g 31.4%

Vitamin A 125.7% Vitamin C 93.3%

Calcium 12.6% Iron 23.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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