⏱ 8 min totalPaleo Pesto Scrambled Eggs
Per 1 serving · 115 g · 3 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein13g23% of calories
- Carbs1.3g2% of calories
- Fat19g75% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Paleo Pesto Scrambled Eggs (115 g) has 232 calories, with 13 g of protein, 1.3 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (75% of calories). It is high in protein (26% DV), riboflavin (b2) (37% DV) and Vitamin B12 (37% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 23% and 124% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein26%
- Riboflavin (B2)37%
- Vitamin B1237%
- Pantothenic acid31%
- Choline53%
- Iron23%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A19%
- Vitamin D13%
- Vitamin E16%
- Vitamin K16%
- Vitamin B615%
- Folate (B9)12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat23%
- Cholesterol124%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Crack the eggs directly into the pan and scramble them slowly, allowing some variation between the yolks and whites. Use a heat-resistant silicone spatula for best results.
- 3
After about one minute, add the pesto and gently incorporate it into the eggs while continuing to scramble.
- 4
Cook until the eggs are no longer runny.
- 5
Serve the scrambled eggs with extra pesto if desired.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (115 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 167 μg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 19 μg | 16% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 37% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) | 47 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 37% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 31% |
| Choline | 294 mg | 53% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 69 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 206 mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 31 μg | 56% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 160 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 2 μg | — |
Burning 232 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 44minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 28minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 33minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Paleo Pesto Scrambled Eggs?
One serving of Paleo Pesto Scrambled Eggs (1 serving) has 232 calories, which works out to 202 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Paleo Pesto Scrambled Eggs high in protein?
It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (26% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% 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.
Are Paleo Pesto Scrambled Eggs keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 2% of calories.
How much sodium is in Paleo Pesto Scrambled Eggs?
222 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Paleo Pesto Scrambled Eggs?
0.6 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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