Calories in Pesto Pasta Salad

📏 Serving Size: 8 ONZ (227.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 399.5
  • Total Fat 14.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.0 g
  • Cholesterol 70.4 mg
  • Sodium 910.3 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 55.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.9 g
  • Sugars 3.0 g
  • Protein 13.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 199.8 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 3.6 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 99.9 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 3.6 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 399.5 calories per serving (8 ONZ (227.0g)), Pesto Pasta Salad is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 55.0g per serving (55.3% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 910.3mg of sodium (40% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Sodium

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

📝 Ingredients

Penne Pasta (semolina from Durum Wheat, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin. Folic Acid), Pesto Basil Sauce (basil, Canola Oil, Water, Parmesan Cheese [pasteurized Part Skim Cows Milk. Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Granulated Garlic, Salt). Sun Dried Tomatoes (tomatoes, May Contain One or More of the Following: Canola/virgin Olive Oil. Natural Citric Acid and Contains Sulfur Dioxide for Color Retention), Green Onion, Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized Part Skim Cows Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Salt, Table Black Pepper.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Sulfur Dioxide

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Folic 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.

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📊 % Daily Value

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

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories399.5 kcal20%
Total Fat14.0 g18%
Saturated Fat2.0 g10%
Cholesterol70.4 mg23%
Sodium910.3 mg40% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate55.0 g20%
Dietary Fiber0.9 g3%
Protein13.0 g26%
Vitamin C3.6 mg4%
Calcium99.9 mg8%
Iron3.6 mg20%

* 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

Pesto Pasta Salad accounts for 20% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 55.3% of the calories.

Fat 31.7%
Carbs 55.3%
Fat 31.7% Carbs 55.3% Protein 13.1%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 399.5 calories in Pesto Pasta Salad? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 30.2 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 68.9 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 43.7 min
HIIT 37.0 min
Burpees 37.0 min

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