Pesto
Moderate nutritional value
Jarred basil pesto with cheese, nuts and oil, values as sold.
Italian sauce of basil, oil, hard cheese and nuts (pine nuts or cashews) with garlic, eaten on pasta, in sandwiches or spooned onto vegetables. A 30 g portion (about 2 tablespoons) gives about 130 kcal and 13 g of fat, mostly unsaturated, and is high in vitamin K from the basil, with some vitamin E, but it also has about 300 mg of sodium. Refrigerated fresh pesto has about twice the protein, from more cheese, and a little less fat than this shelf-stable jarred type.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5g | 8.9% |
| Fat | 42.4g | 60.6% |
| Carbs | 6.1g | 2.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 2.13g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 2.26g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 6.8% |
| Water | 43g | 1.7% |
| Calories | 426 | 18.9% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 7.36 | g | 36.8% |
| Monounsaturated | 19.35 | g | 77.4% |
| Polyunsaturated | 13.74 | g | 105.7% |
| Omega-3 | 4.122 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 9.618 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.19 | g | 9.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0.1 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 8.86 | mg |
| Selenium | 5.5 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 90 | mcg | 10.0% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.093 | mg | 7.8% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.307 | mg | 23.6% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.74 | mg | 4.6% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.178 | mg | 10.5% |
| vitamin B9 | 27 | mcg | 6.8% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.09 | mcg | 3.8% |
| vitamin C | 0.1 | mg | 0.1% |
| vitamin E | 8.86 | mg | 59.1% |
| vitamin K | 193.8 | mcg | 161.5% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 173 | mg | 17.3% |
| iron | 0.88 | mg | 4.9% |
| magnesium | 45 | mg | 11.3% |
| phosphorus | 132 | mg | 18.9% |
| potassium | 205 | mg | 7.9% |
| sodium | 998 | mg | 43.4% |
| zinc | 0.88 | mg | 8.0% |
| copper | 0.145 | mg | 16.1% |
| manganese | 0.633 | mg | 27.5% |
| selenium | 5.5 | mcg | 10.0% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 152 | mg | 21.7% | 167% |
| Isoleucine | 227 | mg | 16.2% | 133% |
| Leucine | 414 | mg | 15.2% | 119% |
| Lysine | 337 | mg | 16.0% | 124% |
| Methionine | 157 | mg | 15.0% | 120% |
| Phenylalanine | 459 | mg | 26.2% | 197% |
| Threonine | 170 | mg | 16.2% | 120% |
| Tryptophan | 60 | mg | 21.4% | 160% |
| Valine | 289 | mg | 15.9% | 127% |
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