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Pesto Shrimp - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pesto Shrimp Recipe

Pesto Shrimp has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron and Vitamin A.

The food contains 4g 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 42 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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 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 22, for Pesto Shrimp, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat69%
 Calories from Carbs3%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1250 IU25%
Vitamin C6 mg10%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium350 mg35%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium420 mg12%
Sodium840 mg35%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4 g1.3%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein42 g84%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat46 g70.8%
Saturated Fat11 g55%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 600 Calories from Fat 410

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 46 g 70.8%

Saturated Fat 11 g 55%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 290 mg 96.7%

Sodium 840 mg 35%

Total Carbohydrates 4 g 1.3%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 42 g 84%

Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 35% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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