⏱ 10 min totalGreen Pea Pesto
Per 1 serving · 141 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g16% of calories
- Carbs18g26% of calories
- Fat18g58% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Green Pea Pesto (141 g) has 264 calories, with 11 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (58% of calories). It is high in protein (22% DV), dietary fiber (27% DV) and Vitamin E (62% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein22%
- Dietary fiber27%
- Vitamin E62%
- Vitamin K24%
- Thiamine20%
- Riboflavin (B2)37%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C18%
- Niacin16%
- Folate (B9)14%
- Pantothenic acid11%
- Calcium12%
- Zinc15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ cup Green peas
¼ cup, whole Almonds
½ tsp Ginger root- 🥄1 ½ tbsp Water
¾ tbsp Lime juice
3 tbsp Cilantro- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Defrost the peas.
- 2
Chop the almonds in a food processor until they reach your desired texture. For a dip, keep them in larger chunks; for a spread, process until finely diced.
- 3
Mince the ginger. Add the ginger, peas, water, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper to the processor and pulse until smooth.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (141 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 79 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 9 mg | 62% |
| Vitamin K | 28 μg | 24% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 37% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) | 54 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 11% |
| Choline | 38 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 116 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 117 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 231 mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 3 μg | 5% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 15 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 943 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 0.5 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.5 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 264 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 50minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 32minCycling (moderate)
- 22minRunning (6 mph)
- 37minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Green Pea Pesto?
One serving of Green Pea Pesto (1 serving) has 264 calories, which works out to 187 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Green Pea Pesto high in protein?
It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (22% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% 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 Green Pea Pesto keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 26% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Green Pea Pesto?
365 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Green Pea Pesto?
5.1 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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