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Pesto Ricotta Spread - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Pesto Ricotta Spread

Pesto Ricotta Spread has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 7.3g 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. With 14.92 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

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. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 34, for Pesto Ricotta Spread, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat62%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietLOW

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Sodium536.5 mg22.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.3 g2.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars1.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.9 g29.8%Top 30%High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16 g24.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat3.2 g15.9%Top 30%High

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158 Calories from Fat 91

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.1 g 15.5%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 17 mg 5.7%

Sodium 338 mg 14.1%

Total Carbohydrates 4.6 g 1.5%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 1 g

Protein 9.4 g 18.8%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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