Calories in Quinoa Meal Basil Pesto

📏 Serving Size: 112 GRM (112.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 259.8
  • Total Fat 18.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 519.7 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 19.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 1.0 g
  • Protein 5.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 1249.9 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 45.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 99.7 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.8 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

With 259.8 calories per serving (112 GRM (112.0g)), Quinoa Meal Basil Pesto is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (18.0g, 62.8% of calories), including 2.0g of saturated fat. It contains 1.8mg of iron (10% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

📝 Ingredients

Quinoa, Basil, Sunflower Oil, Brazil Nut, Grana Padano Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Potato Starch, Salt, Garlic, Pinenuts, Sugar, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid and Ascorbic Acid.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

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 Quinoa Meal Basil Pesto contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories259.8 kcal13%
Total Fat18.0 g23%
Saturated Fat2.0 g10%
Sodium519.7 mg23%
Total Carbohydrate19.0 g7%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein5.0 g10%
Vitamin C45.0 mg50%
Calcium99.7 mg8%
Iron1.8 mg10%

* 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

Quinoa Meal Basil Pesto accounts for 13% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 62.8% of the calories.

Fat 62.8%
Carbs 29.5%
Fat 62.8% Carbs 29.5% Protein 7.7%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 259.8 calories in Quinoa Meal 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 19.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 44.8 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 28.4 min
HIIT 24.1 min
Mowing Lawn (Walking Moderate) 38.7 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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