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Pesto Penne with Green Beans and Potatoes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pesto Penne with Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe

Pesto Penne with Green Beans and Potatoes has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 49g 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 9 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 low 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 low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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 69, for Pesto Penne with Green Beans and Potatoes, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat5%
 Calories from Carbs80%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C9 mg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium420 mg12%
Sodium600 mg25%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49 g16.3%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9 g18%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.5 g2.3%
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 15

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 600 mg 25%

Total Carbohydrates 49 g 16.3%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 9 g 18%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 6% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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