Basil Pesto

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Basil Pesto

Sainsbury's taste the difference · 1 x 150g

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
3
NOVA groupProcessed food
403
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatLow sugarModerate salt
Barcode
00504331
Category
Green pestos
Serving size
75g
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Basil Pesto (Sainsbury's taste the difference) is a product in the category “Green pestos”. It provides 403 kcal (1,665 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 75g contains about 302 kcal, or 15% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 100% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 54% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 46% less salt than the median product in its category. No E-number additives were identified in its ingredient list. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (75g)
Energy 1,665 kJ / 403 kcal 20% 1,249 kJ / 302 kcal
Fat 39 g 55% 29 g
Saturated fat 9.1 g 45% 6.8 g
Carbohydrates 3.7 g 1% 2.8 g
Sugars 0 g 0% 0 g
Added sugars 0 g 0 g
Fibre 1.7 g 7% 1.3 g
Protein 13 g 26% 9.6 g
Salt 1.3 g 21% 0.94 g
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 38 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 609 products in the category “Green pestos”.

Energy -8%
This product: 402.7 kcal Category median: 436 kcal
Sugars -100%
This product: 0 g Category median: 2 g
Fat -10%
This product: 38.7 g Category median: 43 g
Saturated fat +54%
This product: 9.1 g Category median: 5.9 g
Salt -46%
This product: 1.3 g Category median: 2.3 g
Protein +172%
This product: 12.8 g Category median: 4.7 g
Fibre -9%
This product: 1.7 g Category median: 1.9 g

Ingredients

Basil (24%), Pecorino Medium Fat Hard Cheese (19%) (Sheep's Milk), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Lemon Juice, Regato Medium Fat Hard Cheese (Cows' Milk), Pine Nuts (5%), Garlic Purée, Salt, Potato Starch.

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

Additives

No E-number additives were identified in the ingredient list.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Basil Pesto?

Basil Pesto contains 403 kcal per 100 g, which is about 302 kcal per serving of 75g.

Is Basil Pesto vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Basil Pesto contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Basil Pesto contain palm oil?

No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Basil Pesto.

Which additives does Basil Pesto contain?

No E-number additives were identified in the ingredient list of Basil Pesto.

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