⏱ 15 min totalTurkey Sausage and Pesto Breakfast Sandwich
Per 1 serving · 108 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein10g16% of calories
- Carbs27g42% of calories
- Fat12g42% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Turkey Sausage and Pesto Breakfast Sandwich (108 g) has 255 calories, with 10 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (42% of calories). It is high in protein (21% DV), Vitamin K (56% DV) and thiamine (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 26% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein21%
- Vitamin K56%
- Thiamine25%
- Niacin22%
- Iron36%
- Selenium23%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Vitamin B611%
- Folate (B9)17%
- Vitamin B1210%
- Calcium14%
- Phosphorus16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium26%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Remove uncooked turkey sausage from casing and form into a patty. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the patty. Cook until browned on each side and cooked through. Set aside.
- 2
Slice the English muffin in half and spread pesto onto both halves. Place the cooked patty on one half, top with spinach, and cover with the remaining muffin half. Microwave for 1 minute until warm.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (108 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 50 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 67 μg | 56% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) | 69 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 135 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 115 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 13 μg | 23% |
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 | 422 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.5 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 21 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 0.5 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 255 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 48minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 31minCycling (moderate)
- 21minRunning (6 mph)
- 36minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Turkey Sausage and Pesto Breakfast Sandwich?
One serving of Turkey Sausage and Pesto Breakfast Sandwich (1 serving) has 255 calories, which works out to 236 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Turkey Sausage and Pesto Breakfast Sandwich high in protein?
It provides a solid 10 g of protein per serving (21% 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 Turkey Sausage and Pesto Breakfast Sandwich keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 24 g of net carbs and 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Turkey Sausage and Pesto Breakfast Sandwich?
589 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Turkey Sausage and Pesto Breakfast Sandwich?
2.4 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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