Homemade Pesto
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Serving26 g

Calories in 1 Serving (26 g)
61.9 calories, 51.3 from fat
 
Carbs
2.3 g
 
Proteins
1.7 g
 
Fat
5.7 g
 
Sat. Fat
0.4 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Homemade Pesto has medium calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is moderate (0.08 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (59.4%/cal) - a good source of Vitamin K (helps prevent cancer), Manganese (essential for healthy bones), Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), Vitamin C (prevents eye diseases and skin wrinkling), Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Zinc (one of the most important nutrients for infants and new mothers), Vitamin A (fights cancer and slows down tumor growth), Potassium (it plays an important role for normal muscle contraction) and Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones).
  • Homemade Pesto contains a low amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (13% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
Medium
Density
(2.4 cal/g)
High
Density
(59.4 %/cal)
Low
Density
(0.1 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
4%
Protein
1%
Carbs
3%
Fiber
9%
Fat
2%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
1%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin K

Helps prevent coronary artery disease and heart failure; Fights Alzheimer's disease.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Manganese

Helps regulate the body's metabolism; Controls the level of sugar in the blood.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Pesto

Serving Size: Serving (26g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 61.9 cal
Calories from Fat 51.3 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 5.7 g 8.7%
Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 12.9 mg 0.5%
Total Carbohydrate 2.3 g 0.8%
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g 2.5%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 1.7 g 3.5%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 179.5 IU 3.6%
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 3.2%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 4.2 mg 7%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.8 mg 2.5%
Vitamin K 72.7 mcg 90.9%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 5.6 mg 0.6%
Copper (Cu) 0.2 mg 8%
Iron (Fe) 1 mg 5.3%
Magnesium (Mg) 31.8 mg 8%
Manganese (Mn) 0.8 mg 37.8%
Potassium (K) 119.5 mg 3.4%
Phosphorus (P) 58.7 mg 5.9%
Selenium (Se) 0.5 mcg 0.7%
Zinc (Zn) 0.7 mg 4.4%