Pesto Toscano (Tuscan Pesto)

Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

1. Kale High in vitamin A · High in vitamin K · High in vitamin C · +6

   High in vitamin A · 241 µg per 100 g, 30% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism.
   • Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
   • Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.

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   • Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
   • Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation.

   Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Vitamin A is important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, and growth and development. NIH fact sheet

   High in vitamin K · 390 µg per 100 g, 519% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
   • Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

   Vitamin K is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. It’s important for blood clotting and healthy bones and also has other functions in the body. NIH fact sheet

   High in vitamin C · 93 mg per 100 g, 117% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.

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   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
   • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

   Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

   High in folate · 62 µg per 100 g, 31% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
   • Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis.
   • Folate contributes to normal blood formation.

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   • Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
   • Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
   • Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
   • Folate has a role in the process of cell division.

   Folate is a B-vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Your body needs folate to make DNA and other genetic material. NIH fact sheet

   High in calcium · 254 mg per 100 g, 32% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Calcium contributes to normal blood clotting.
   • Calcium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Calcium contributes to normal muscle function.

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   • Calcium contributes to normal neurotransmission.
   • Calcium contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes.
   • Calcium has a role in the process of cell division and specialisation.
   • Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.
   • Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal teeth.

   Calcium is a mineral your body needs to build and maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. NIH fact sheet

   High in manganese · 0.9 mg per 100 g, 46% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
   • Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.

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   • Manganese contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

   Manganese is a mineral that your body needs to stay healthy. Your body uses manganese to make energy and protect your cells from damage. NIH fact sheet

   High in protein · 2.9 g per 100 g, 33% of the energy from protein

   • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
   • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
   • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

   Source of riboflavin · 0.3 mg per 100 g, 25% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Riboflavin contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.

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   • Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells.
   • Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
   • Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
   • Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron.
   • Riboflavin contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
   • Riboflavin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

   Riboflavin (also called vitamin B2) is important for the growth, development, and function of the cells in your body. It also helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. NIH fact sheet

   Source of potassium · 348 mg per 100 g, 17% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Potassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
   • Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.

   Potassium is a mineral found in many foods. Your body needs potassium for almost everything it does, including proper kidney and heart function, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission. NIH fact sheet

   Nutrients per 100 g of “Kale, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).