1 plate (~250 g) has about 475 calories.
Why estimates miss: Pesto Pasta is a multi-ingredient dish. Pesto is mostly oil, nuts, and cheese — a green sauce that outweighs many cream sauces. Generic calorie apps undercount the hidden oil, sauce and portion — CalDesk AI's photo estimate is tuned to catch exactly this.
| Calories | 475 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
About 12% of the calories come from protein, 46% from carbs and 42% from fat. That works out to about 190 calories per 100 g.
Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 plate (~250 g) | 475 kcal | 14 g | 55 g | 22 g |
| 100 g | 190 kcal | 5.6 g | 22 g | 8.8 g |
| 200 g | 380 kcal | 11.2 g | 44 g | 17.6 g |
| Half serving | 238 kcal | 7 g | 27.5 g | 11 g |
Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.
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