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Pesto
- Barcode
00374743- Category
- Green pestos
- Serving size
- 1 portion (45 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
At a glance
Pesto (Sainsbury's) is a product in the category “Green pestos”. It provides 312 kcal (1,290 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 1 portion (45 g) contains about 140 kcal, or 7% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 20% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 61% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 76% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 3 additives: E270 - Lactic acid, E300 - Ascorbic acid, and E330 - Citric acid. It is sold in United Kingdom.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (1 portion (45 g)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,290 kJ / 312 kcal | 16% | 580 kJ / 140 kcal |
| Fat | 30 g | 43% | 14 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 12% | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2 g | 2% | 2.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 2% | 0.72 g |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g | 0.36 g | |
| Polyols | < 0.01 g | < 0.01 g | |
| Starch | 0.28 g | 0.13 g | |
| Fibre | 3.1 g | 12% | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | 1.8 g |
| Salt | 0.55 g | 9% | 0.25 g |
| Cholesterol | 4.5 mg | 2 mg | |
| Alcohol | 0 % vol | ||
| Vitamin A | 11 µg | 5.1 µg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.06 µg | 0.03 µg | |
| Vitamin E | 8.2 mg | 3.7 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | 3.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07 µg | 0.03 µg | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 80 mg | |
| Iron | 3 mg | 1.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 20 mg | |
| Potassium | 191 mg | 86 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.81 mg | 0.36 mg | |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 54 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 609 products in the category “Green pestos”.
Ingredients
Basil (53%), Olive oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (6%), Pecorino Romano cheese (Sheep's Milk) (5%), Pine Nuts (4%), Vegetable Fibre, Sugar, Salt, Parmagiano Reggiano Cheese (cow's Milk) (1%), Potato starch, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid; Garlic Puree (garlic, salt, acidity regulators: lactic acid; citric acid), basil extract, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid.
Allergens
No allergens declared on the label.
Additives
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto?
Pesto contains 312 kcal per 100 g, which is about 140 kcal per serving of 1 portion (45 g).
Is Pesto vegan?
No. The ingredient list of Pesto contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.
Does Pesto contain palm oil?
No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Pesto.
Which additives does Pesto contain?
Pesto contains E270 - Lactic acid, E300 - Ascorbic acid, and E330 - Citric acid.
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