Basil Pesto

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Basil Pesto

Mezzetta · 6.25 oz

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
3
NOVA groupProcessed food
533
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatLow sugarHigh salt
Barcode
0073214009527
Category
Green pestos
Serving size
1 serving (30 g)
Sold in
United States

At a glance

Basil Pesto (Mezzetta) is a product in the category “Green pestos”. It provides 533 kcal (2,170 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 1 serving (30 g) contains about 160 kcal, or 8% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 100% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 70% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 14% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 2 additives: E270 - Lactic acid and E392 - Extracts of rosemary. It is sold in United States.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (1 serving (30 g))
Energy 2,170 kJ / 533 kcal 27% 651 kJ / 160 kcal
Fat 53 g 76% 16 g
Saturated fat 10 g 50% 3 g
Carbohydrates 3.3 g 1% 1 g
Sugars 0 g 0% 0 g
Added sugars 0 g 0 g
Polyols < 0.01 g < 0.01 g
Starch 0.03 g 0.01 g
Fibre 3.3 g 13% 1 g
Protein 6.7 g 13% 2 g
Salt 2.6 g 44% 0.79 g
Cholesterol 17 mg 5.1 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin A 200 µg 60 µg
Vitamin D 0.09 µg 0.03 µg
Vitamin E 13 mg 3.9 mg
Vitamin C 3.4 mg 1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 µg 0.09 µg
Calcium 133 mg 40 mg
Iron 1.3 mg 0.4 mg
Magnesium 30 mg 8.9 mg
Potassium 104 mg 31 mg
Zinc 0.76 mg 0.23 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 23 %

*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 +22%
This product: 533.3 kcal Category median: 436 kcal
Sugars -100%
This product: 0 g Category median: 2 g
Fat +24%
This product: 53.3 g Category median: 43 g
Saturated fat +70%
This product: 10 g Category median: 5.9 g
Salt +14%
This product: 2.6 g Category median: 2.3 g
Protein +42%
This product: 6.7 g Category median: 4.7 g
Fibre +75%
This product: 3.3 g Category median: 1.9 g

Ingredients

extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, parmesan cheese (milk, cheese cultures, enzymes, salt), water, almonds, sea salt, fresh garlic, pine nuts, lactic acid, spices, rosemary extract, ascorbic acid,

Allergens

MilkTree nuts

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Basil Pesto?

Basil Pesto contains 533 kcal per 100 g, which is about 160 kcal per serving of 1 serving (30 g).

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?

Basil Pesto contains E270 - Lactic acid and E392 - Extracts of rosemary.

Which allergens are in Basil Pesto?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Basil Pesto lists these allergens: Milk and Tree nuts. Always check the package.

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