Pesto Alla Genovese

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Pesto Alla Genovese

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Nutri-ScoreAverage nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
263
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatModerate saturated fatLow sugarLow salt
Barcode
4088600054513
Category
Green pestos
Serving size
0.25 jar (47.5 g)
Sold in
Ireland, United Kingdom

At a glance

Pesto Alla Genovese (Specially Selected) is a product in the category “Green pestos”. It provides 263 kcal (1,099 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 0.25 jar (47.5 g) contains about 125 kcal, or 6% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 17% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 91% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 2 additives: E270 - Lactic acid and E300 - Ascorbic acid. It is sold in Ireland and United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (0.25 jar (47.5 g))
Energy 1,099 kJ / 263 kcal 13% 522 kJ / 125 kcal
Fat 26 g 37% 12 g
Saturated fat 4.9 g 25% 2.3 g
Carbohydrates 2.9 g 1% 1.4 g
Sugars 2.1 g 2% 1 g
Added sugars 0 g 0 g
Starch 0 g 0 g
Fibre 3.3 g 13% 1.6 g
Protein 3.6 g 7% 1.7 g
Salt 0.22 g 4% 0.1 g
Caffeine 0 mg 0 mg
Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg
Vitamin E 0 mg 0 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg 0 mg
Iron 0 mg 0 mg
Magnesium 0 mg 0 mg
Zinc 0 mg 0 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 51 %

*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 -40%
This product: 263 kcal Category median: 436 kcal
Sugars +5%
This product: 2.1 g Category median: 2 g
Fat -40%
This product: 26 g Category median: 43 g
Saturated fat -17%
This product: 4.9 g Category median: 5.9 g
Salt -91%
This product: 0.2 g Category median: 2.3 g
Protein -23%
This product: 3.6 g Category median: 4.7 g
Fibre +74%
This product: 3.3 g Category median: 1.9 g

Ingredients

BASIL (50%), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL (32%), PARMIGIANO REGGIANO PDO CHEESE (5%) (Milk), PINE NUTS (4%), Bamboo Fibre, Sugar, Garlic, PECORINO ROMANO PDO CHEESE (196) (Milk), Salt, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid, Garlic Powder, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid. Amounts energy 714k

Allergens

Milk

May contain traces of

FishTree nutsPeanuts

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pesto Alla Genovese?

Pesto Alla Genovese contains 263 kcal per 100 g, which is about 125 kcal per serving of 0.25 jar (47.5 g).

Is Pesto Alla Genovese vegan?

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

Does Pesto Alla Genovese contain palm oil?

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

Which additives does Pesto Alla Genovese contain?

Pesto Alla Genovese contains E270 - Lactic acid and E300 - Ascorbic acid.

Which allergens are in Pesto Alla Genovese?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Pesto Alla Genovese lists these allergens: Milk. Always check the package.

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