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Pesto shrimp and artichoke with Quinoa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pesto shrimp and artichoke with Quinoa Recipe

Pesto shrimp and artichoke with Quinoa has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12.

The food contains 53.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is often undesirable a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 33.9 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.

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 low 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 31, for Pesto shrimp and artichoke with Quinoa, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat28%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A350 IU7%
Vitamin C2.5 mg4.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.58 mg1.9%
Thiamin0.03 mg2.3%
Riboflavin0.04 mg2.1%
Niacin2.9 mg14.7%
Vitamin B60.14 mg7.2%
Folate4.4 mcg1.1%
Vitamin B121.7 mcg28.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.39 mg3.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium94 mg9.4%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Magnesium38.4 mg9.6%
Phosphorus155 mg15.5%
Potassium206.3 mg5.9%
Sodium402.4 mg16.8%
Zinc1.8 mg11.8%
Copper0.22 mg10.9%
Manganese0.04 mg1.9%
Selenium44.9 mcg64.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate53.3 g17.8%
Dietary Fiber5.6 g22.4%
Sugars2.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein33.9 g67.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.8 g22.8%
Saturated Fat1.8 g9%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.8 g 22.8%

Saturated Fat 1.8 g 9%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 226 mg 75.3%

Sodium 402.4 mg 16.8%

Total Carbohydrates 53.3 g 17.8%

Dietary Fiber 5.6 g22.4%

Sugars 2.7 g

Protein 33.9 g 67.8%

Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 4.2%

Calcium 9.4% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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