⏱ 20 min totalAvocado Pesto Pasta
Per 1 serving · 408 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein25g10% of calories
- Carbs112g44% of calories
- Fat52g46% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Avocado Pesto Pasta (408 g) has 938 calories, with 25 g of protein, 112 g of carbohydrates and 52 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (46% of calories). It is high in protein (50% DV), dietary fiber (113% DV) and Vitamin C (42% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 103% and 32% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein50%
- Dietary fiber113%
- Vitamin C42%
- Vitamin E35%
- Vitamin K180%
- Thiamine78%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A19%
- Calcium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium103%
- Saturated fat32%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Whole wheat pasta
1 fruit Avocado
2 cloves, minced Garlic
1 cup Spinach
1 oz (19 halves per oz) Pecans
¼ cup leaves, whole Basil
1 tbsp Lemon juice- 🥄1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, add the avocados, garlic, spinach, pecans, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a blender.
- 3
Add ¾ cup of the reserved pasta water to the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth, adding more pasta water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- 4
Toss the cooked pasta with the avocado pesto sauce in a bowl and serve immediately.
- 5
This pesto sauce is best served the day it is made, as the avocados will begin to brown.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (408 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 172 μg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 38 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin K | 216 μg | 180% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 78% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 38% |
| Niacin | 10 mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 72% |
| Folate (B9) | 300 μg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 4 mg | 84% |
| Choline | 49 mg | 9% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 152 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 7 mg | 91% |
| Potassium | 1,588 mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 288 mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 507 mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 51% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 150% |
| Manganese | 6 mg | 250% |
| Selenium | 86 μg | 156% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 48 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 2,016 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 18 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.4 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 31 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 938 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 178minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 113minCycling (moderate)
- 78minRunning (6 mph)
- 132minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Avocado Pesto Pasta?
One serving of Avocado Pesto Pasta (1 serving) has 938 calories, which works out to 230 calories per 100 g. That is about 47% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Avocado Pesto Pasta high in protein?
It provides a solid 25 g of protein per serving (50% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 10% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Avocado Pesto Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 80 g of net carbs and 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Avocado Pesto Pasta?
2374 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Avocado Pesto Pasta?
3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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