Walnut-Basil Pesto Recipe
Walnut-Basil Pesto has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and low-protein content.
The food contains 1.1g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.1 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
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 18, for Walnut-Basil Pesto, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 5% | |
| Calories from Fat | 92% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 3% |
Why this is good for you
- Very low in Cholesterol
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 322.2 mg | 13.4% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.1 g | 2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Sugars | 0.6 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23.3% | Top 30% | High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 93.9 g | 144.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Saturated Fat | 15 g | 75% | Top 10% | Very High |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 Calories from Fat 152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.9 g 26%
Saturated Fat 2.7 g 13.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 3.3 mg 1.1%
Sodium 58 mg 2.4%
Total Carbohydrates 1.1 g 0.4%
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 2.1 g 4.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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