⏱ 8 min totalPesto Scrambled Eggs
Per 1 serving · 123 g · 3 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein13g21% of calories
- Carbs1.8g3% of calories
- Fat21g76% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Pesto Scrambled Eggs (123 g) has 252 calories, with 13 g of protein, 1.8 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (76% of calories). It is high in protein (27% DV), Vitamin A (25% DV) and Vitamin K (26% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 39% and 129% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein27%
- Vitamin A25%
- Vitamin K26%
- Riboflavin (B2)38%
- Vitamin B1238%
- Pantothenic acid31%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin D14%
- Vitamin E13%
- Vitamin B616%
- Folate (B9)12%
- Zinc13%
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20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat39%
- Cholesterol129%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Melt the butter 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
About one minute into cooking, add the pesto to the pan and gently incorporate it into the eggs.
- 4
Continue scrambling until the eggs are no longer runny.
- 5
Serve the scrambled eggs with extra pesto if desired.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (123 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 223 μg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 31 μg | 26% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 38% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) | 47 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 38% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 31% |
| Choline | 295 mg | 54% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 83 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 215 mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| 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) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 11 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 | 7 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 208 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 252 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 48minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 30minCycling (moderate)
- 21minRunning (6 mph)
- 35minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pesto Scrambled Eggs?
One serving of Pesto Scrambled Eggs (1 serving) has 252 calories, which works out to 205 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Pesto Scrambled Eggs high in protein?
It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (27% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% 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 Pesto Scrambled Eggs keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.
How much sodium is in Pesto Scrambled Eggs?
302 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Pesto Scrambled Eggs?
0.8 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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