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Spinich and Broccoli Pesto - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinich and Broccoli Pesto Recipe

Spinich and Broccoli Pesto has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 20g 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 9.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 80, for Spinich and Broccoli Pesto, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A745 IU14.9%
Vitamin C16.6 mg27.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.02 mg1.4%
Riboflavin0.04 mg2.1%
Niacin0.14 mg0.7%
Vitamin B60.06 mg2.9%
Folate20.4 mcg5.1%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.07 mg0.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium28 mg2.8%
Iron1 mg5.8%
Magnesium6.4 mg1.6%
Phosphorus26 mg2.6%
Potassium66 mg1.9%
Sodium35.8 mg1.5%
Zinc0.15 mg1%
Copper0.02 mg1.1%
Manganese0.1 mg5.1%
Selenium0.77 mcg1.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20 g6.7%
Dietary Fiber3.5 g14%
Sugars1.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.1 g18.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.5 g8.5%
Saturated Fat0.9 g4.5%
Monounsaturated Fat3.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.5 g 8.5%

Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 13.1 mg 4.4%

Sodium 35.8 mg 1.5%

Total Carbohydrates 20 g 6.7%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 9.1 g 18.2%

Vitamin A 14.9% Vitamin C 27.6%

Calcium 2.8% Iron 5.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2431620 Embed Table:

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