Calories in Basil Pesto Quinoa, Basil Pesto

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (210.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 319.2
  • Total Fat 18.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 470.4 mg
  • Potassium 220.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 31.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 5.0 g
  • Sugars 1.0 g
  • Protein 7.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 149.1 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 6.4 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

At 319.2 calories per serving (1 Serving (210.0g)), Basil Pesto Quinoa, Basil Pesto is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (18.0g, 51.6% of calories), including 2.5g of saturated fat. It's a good source of dietary fiber at 5.0g per serving (18% DV), which supports digestive health and helps keep you full.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Fiber

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Cooked Quinoa (water, White Quinoa and Glucono Delta-Lactone [gdl]), Basil, Sunflower Oil, Chestnuts, Salt, Grana Padano Cheese (milk Salt, Rennet and Lysozyme [eggs]), Potato Starch, Garlic, Sugar, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid and Pine Nuts.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Lysozyme

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ascorbic Acid

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Basil Pesto Quinoa, Basil Pesto contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories319.2 kcal16%
Total Fat18.0 g23%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12%
Sodium470.4 mg20%
Total Carbohydrate31.0 g11%
Dietary Fiber5.0 g18% ✅
Protein7.0 g14%
Calcium149.1 mg11%
Iron6.4 mg36%
Potassium220.5 mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Basil Pesto Quinoa, Basil Pesto accounts for 16% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 51.6% of the calories.

Fat 51.6%
Carbs 39.5%
Fat 51.6% Carbs 39.5% Protein 8.9%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 319.2 calories in Basil Pesto Quinoa, Basil Pesto? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 24.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 55.1 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 34.9 min
HIIT 29.6 min
Hiking 49.3 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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