Spinach With Basil Pesto has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 7.1g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and average PUFA.
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 6 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 99, for Spinach With Basil Pesto, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 56% | |
Calories from Carbs | 22% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 7.6 IU | 0.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 10.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 24.4 mg | 40.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 0.76 IU | 0.19% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.76 mg | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 176.3 mcg | 44.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 179.4 mg | 17.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 4.6 mg | 25.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 99.2 mg | 24.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 119.8 mg | 12% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 576.3 mg | 16.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 142.2 mg | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.5 mg | 10.2% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 1.5 mg | 76.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 1.5 mcg | 2.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 11.3% | Top 30% | High |
Starch | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 5.4 g | 10.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 6.2 g | 9.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 80.9 g | |||
Ash | 2.3 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 Calories from Fat 73
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.1 g 12.5%
Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 5.5 mg 1.8%
Sodium 186.3 mg 7.8%
Total Carbohydrates 7.1 g 2.4%
Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%
Sugars 0.9 g
Protein 7.1 g 14.2%
Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 53.3%
Calcium 23.5% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 269
Protein 11.1 g | Carbs 41.7 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 160
Protein 11 g | Carbs 3.9 g | Fat 11.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 610
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 5.4 g | Fat 62.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 337
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 33.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 64
Protein 6 g | Carbs 4.3 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 146
Protein 2.1 g | Carbs 17.5 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 231
Protein 2 g | Carbs 22.3 g | Fat 16 g
Per Serving | Calories 10
Protein 0.36 g | Carbs 1.1 g | Fat 0.47 g