⏱ 25 min totalParmesan Pesto Rice
Per 1 serving · 56 g · 5 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4g8% of calories
- Carbs38g76% of calories
- Fat3.5g16% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Parmesan Pesto Rice (56 g) has 204 calories, with 4 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 3.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (76% of calories). It is high in thiamine (23% DV), folate (b9) (27% DV) and iron (26% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Thiamine23%
- Folate (B9)27%
- Iron26%
- Manganese22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K13%
- Niacin13%
- Phosphorus10%
- Copper11%
- Selenium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice and salt, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid.
- 3
Cook the rice for about 15-18 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
- 5
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the basil pesto, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder until well combined.
- 6
Serve warm as a side dish or a simple main dish.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (56 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 11 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 15 μg | 13% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) | 107 μg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 mg | 9% |
| Choline | 3 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 37 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 73 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 69 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 7 μg | 14% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1 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 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 3 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 204 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 39minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 24minCycling (moderate)
- 17minRunning (6 mph)
- 29minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Parmesan Pesto Rice?
One serving of Parmesan Pesto Rice (1 serving) has 204 calories, which works out to 365 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Parmesan Pesto Rice high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Parmesan Pesto Rice keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 g of net carbs and 76% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Parmesan Pesto Rice?
250 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Parmesan Pesto Rice?
0.3 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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