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Pesto Scrambled Egg Whites⏱ 10 min total
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Pesto Scrambled Egg Whites

Per 1 serving · 103 g · 3 ingredients

Calories
150
8%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    9.4g
    25% of calories
  • Carbs
    1.7g
    5% of calories
  • Fat
    12g
    70% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Pesto Scrambled Egg Whites (103 g) has 150 calories, with 9.4 g of protein, 1.7 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (70% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (25% DV), riboflavin (b2) (30% DV) and selenium (29% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 23% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
146cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.3g
Net carbs
1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.3g
1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin K25%
  • Riboflavin (B2)30%
  • Selenium29%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Nothing notable

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20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat23%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 5 min
  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Pour the egg whites into the pan and scramble them slowly using a heat-resistant silicone spatula.

  3. 3

    After about one minute, add the pesto and continue scrambling gently until the eggs are no longer runny.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately, with extra pesto if desired.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (103 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A63 μg
7%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
6%
Vitamin K31 μg
25%
Thiamine0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
30%
Niacin0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin B60 mg
3%
Folate (B9)3 μg
1%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
3%
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg
3%
Choline2 mg
0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium33 mg
3%
Iron0.2 mg
2%
Potassium162 mg
3%
Magnesium15 mg
4%
Phosphorus29 mg
4%
Zinc0.1 mg
1%
Copper0 mg
2%
Manganese0 mg
0%
Selenium16 μg
29%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene11 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.2 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose0.3 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0.1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline0.4 g—
Retinol48 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.2 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 150 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 29min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 18min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 13min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 21min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pesto Scrambled Egg Whites?

One serving of Pesto Scrambled Egg Whites (1 serving) has 150 calories, which works out to 146 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Pesto Scrambled Egg Whites high in protein?

Not especially. It has 9.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 25% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Pesto Scrambled Egg Whites keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.

How much sodium is in Pesto Scrambled Egg Whites?

293 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Pesto Scrambled Egg Whites?

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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