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Pesto nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Pesto

Pesto
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 418 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 8 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 0.25 cup (63 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -2 (alkaline)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275971539 257 mg
TOP 4% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 96% of foods
TOP 9% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 91% of foods
TOP 10% Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 90% of foods
TOP 11% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 89% of foods
TOP 12% Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 88% of foods

Pesto calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 418
Calories in 0.25 cup 263 63 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 92% 21% 34% 117% 49% 79% 36% 27% 76% 0%
Calcium: 918mg of 1,000mg 92%
Iron: 1.7mg of 8mg 21%
Magnesium: 141mg of 420mg 34%
Phosphorus: 819mg of 700mg 117%
Potassium: 1680mg of 3,400mg 49%
Sodium: 1809mg of 2,300mg 79%
Zinc: 4mg of 11mg 36%
Copper: 0.24mg of 1mg 27%
Manganese: 1.8mg of 2mg 76%
Selenium: 0µg of 55µg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

306 mg
TOP 9%
560 mg
TOP 11%
603 mg
TOP 15%
273 mg
TOP 19%
47 mg
TOP 23%
0.59 mg
TOP 36%
1.3 mg
TOP 48%
0.08 mg
TOP 63%
0.57 mg
TOP 74%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 93% 145% 0% 0% 43% 165% 9.8% 102% 31% 12% 0% 0% 378%
Vitamin A: 4632IU of 5,000IU 93%
Vitamin E: 22mg of 15mg 145%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.51mg of 1mg 43%
Vitamin B2: 2.2mg of 1mg 165%
Vitamin B3: 1.6mg of 16mg 9.8%
Vitamin B5: 5.1mg of 5mg 102%
Vitamin B6: 0.4mg of 1mg 31%
Folate: 48µg of 400µg 12%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 453µg of 120µg 378%

Vitamin chart - relative view

0.72 mg
TOP 12%
1544 IU
TOP 16%
1.7 mg
TOP 29%
7.3 mg
TOP 35%
0.17 mg
TOP 37%
151 µg
TOP 42%
16 µg
TOP 52%
0.13 mg
TOP 58%
0.52 mg
TOP 78%
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

10% 37% 11% 38% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 20%
9.8 g of 50 g
9.8 g (20% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 58%
37.6 g of 65 g
37.6 g (58% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
10.1 g of 300 g
10.1 g (3% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
39 g of 2,000 g
39 g (2% of DV )
Other:
3.5 g
3.5 g

Fat type information

20% 62% 18%
Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.5 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

26% 3% 70% 2%
Starch: 2.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.9 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g

Fiber content ratio for Pesto

63% 18% 19%
Sugar: 6.3 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Other: 2 g

All nutrients for Pesto per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 418kcal 21% 13% 8.9 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 9.8g 23% 45% 3.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 38g 58% 4% 1.1 times more than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 8.3g N/A 49% 6.5 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 10g 3% 49% 2.8 times less than RiceRice
Magnesium 47mg 11% 23% 3 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 306mg 31% 9% 2.4 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 560mg 16% 11% 3.8 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.57mg 7% 74% 4.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 6.3g N/A 45% 1.4 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.8g 7% 39% 1.3 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.08mg 9% 63% 1.8 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 1.3mg 12% 48% 4.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 2.2g 1% 96% 7 times less than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 273mg 39% 19% 1.5 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 603mg 26% 15% 1.2 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 77µg 9% 30%
Vitamin E 7.3mg 48% 35% 5 times more than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.59mg 25% 36%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 14% 37% 1.6 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.72mg 55% 12% 5.5 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 3% 78% 18.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 1.7mg 34% 29% 1.5 times more than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 10% 58% 1.1 times more than OatOat
Vitamin K 151µg 126% 42% 1.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0.4g N/A 50% 37.4 times less than MargarineMargarine
Folate 16µg 4% 52% 3.8 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 7.1g 35% 18% 1.2 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 22g N/A 10% 2.3 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 6.5g N/A 15% 7.2 times less than WalnutWalnut
Fructose 0g 0% 100% N/AApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 48% 345 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 1.3g N/A 78% 7.2 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 50% 42.5 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 92%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.06g N/A 82%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A 93%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.02g N/A 75%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.8g N/A 82% 2.6 times less than AlmondsAlmonds

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
58%
Total Fat 38g
32%
Saturated Fat 7.1g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
26%
Sodium 603mg
3.4%
Total Carbohydrate 10g
7.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 9.8g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 306mg 31%

Iron 0.57mg 7.1%

Potassium 560mg 16%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok

Pesto nutrition infographic

Pesto nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171579/nutrients

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