Pesto

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Pesto

Cucina · 190 g

d
Nutri-ScorePoor nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
398
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatModerate saturated fatLow sugarModerate salt
Barcode
4061459768732
Category
Green pestos
Serving size
48g
Sold in
Ireland, United Kingdom

At a glance

Pesto (Cucina) is a product in the category “Green pestos”. It provides 398 kcal (1,642 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 48g contains about 191 kcal, or 10% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 35% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 15% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 54% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 4 additives: E1105 - Lysozyme, E270 - Lactic acid, E300 - Ascorbic acid, and E330 - Citric acid. It is sold in Ireland and United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (48g)
Energy 1,642 kJ / 398 kcal 20% 788 kJ / 191 kcal
Fat 38 g 54% 18 g
Saturated fat 5 g 25% 2.4 g
Carbohydrates 8.5 g 3% 4.1 g
Sugars 2.7 g 3% 1.3 g
Added sugars 16 g 7.6 g
Polyols 0 g 0 g
Fibre 1.8 g 7% 0.86 g
Protein 4.4 g 9% 2.1 g
Salt 1.1 g 18% 0.51 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg
Vitamin D 0.02 µg 0.01 µg
Vitamin E 10 mg 4.8 mg
Vitamin C 6.7 mg 3.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0 µg
Calcium 355 mg 170 mg
Iron 2.3 mg 1.1 mg
Magnesium 25 mg 12 mg
Potassium 126 mg 61 mg
Zinc 0.28 mg 0.14 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 46 %

*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 -9%
This product: 398 kcal Category median: 436 kcal
Sugars +35%
This product: 2.7 g Category median: 2 g
Fat -11%
This product: 38.1 g Category median: 43 g
Saturated fat -15%
This product: 5 g Category median: 5.9 g
Salt -54%
This product: 1.1 g Category median: 2.3 g
Protein -6%
This product: 4.4 g Category median: 4.7 g
Fibre -5%
This product: 1.8 g Category median: 1.9 g

Ingredients

BASIL (46%), Sunflower Oil, Dried Glucose Syrup, GRANA PADANO CHEESE (596) (Grana Padano Cheese (Milk), Preservative: Lysozyme (Egg, CASHEW NUTS (5%), Potato Flakes, Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Puree (Garlic, Water, Acidity Regulators: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid), PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (MILK) (0.5%), Pine Nuts, Acidity Regulator. Lactic Acid Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid

Allergens

EggsMilkTree nuts

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pesto?

Pesto contains 398 kcal per 100 g, which is about 191 kcal per serving of 48g.

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 E1105 - Lysozyme, E270 - Lactic acid, E300 - Ascorbic acid, and E330 - Citric acid.

Which allergens are in Pesto?

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

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