How Many Calories in Pesto Pasta?
About 800 kcal for 1 restaurant plate. Here's how it fits into your day, and how to make it lighter without giving it up.
How it fits your day
| A 1,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, women) | 53% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 40% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 32% |
The lighter swap
Ask for light pesto and add chicken: same taste, about 200 kcal less.
Coach's take
A fairly balanced mix of protein, carbs and fat. Portion size is what makes the difference here.
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in Pesto Pasta?
About 800 kcal for 1 restaurant plate, with 22g protein, 85g carbs and 40g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Pesto Pasta and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Pesto Pasta is about 40% of a 2,000 kcal day. Ask for light pesto and add chicken: same taste, about 200 kcal less.
How long does it take to burn off Pesto Pasta?
About 160 minutes of brisk walking for a 75 kg adult. It's easier to adjust the portion than to try to burn it off, which is why we build favourite foods into our clients' plans.
Want a meal plan that still includes Pesto Pasta?
Tell us where to send it. Tarek & Chloe will build you a sample day around your favourite Dubai foods, so you can lose fat without giving them up.
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Lose fat without giving up Pesto Pasta
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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