⏱ 10 min totalWalnut Parsley Pesto
Per 1 serving · 397 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein37g7% of calories
- Carbs28g6% of calories
- Fat196g87% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Walnut Parsley Pesto (397 g) has 1943 calories, with 37 g of protein, 28 g of carbohydrates and 196 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (87% of calories). It is high in protein (74% DV), dietary fiber (43% DV) and Vitamin A (66% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 83% and 146% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein74%
- Dietary fiber43%
- Vitamin A66%
- Vitamin C182%
- Vitamin E116%
- Vitamin K1698%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Niacin19%
- Choline13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium83%
- Saturated fat146%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
3 cloves, minced Garlic- 🥄½ tsp Salt
2 cup Parsley
½ cup Olive oil
1 cup, chopped English walnuts
½ cup Parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
Shell walnuts, if necessary.
- 2
Combine walnuts, parsley, cheese, garlic, and salt in a food processor; pulse to mix. Scrape sides and pulse again. With the processor running, add olive oil until just incorporated, about 20-30 seconds.
- 3
Use immediately or store covered in the refrigerator. Lasts up to 5 days.
- 4
Serve with pasta or as a spread on bread or toast.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (397 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 598 μg | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 164 mg | 182% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 17 mg | 116% |
| Vitamin K | 2,037 μg | 1,698% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 43% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 70% |
| Folate (B9) | 301 μg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 23% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 28% |
| Choline | 70 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 800 mg | 80% |
| Iron | 12 mg | 149% |
| Potassium | 1,257 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 268 mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 782 mg | 112% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 57% |
| Copper | 2 mg | 234% |
| Manganese | 4 mg | 190% |
| Selenium | 17 μg | 30% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 6,109 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 8 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 93 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 67 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 89 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 11 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 45 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.5 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 1,943 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 369minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 233minCycling (moderate)
- 162minRunning (6 mph)
- 273minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Walnut Parsley Pesto?
One serving of Walnut Parsley Pesto (1 serving) has 1943 calories, which works out to 489 calories per 100 g. That is about 97% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Walnut Parsley Pesto high in protein?
It provides a solid 37 g of protein per serving (74% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 7% 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 Walnut Parsley Pesto keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 16 g of net carbs and 6% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Walnut Parsley Pesto?
1914 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Walnut Parsley Pesto?
4.5 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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