Green pesto

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Green pesto

Waitrose

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Nutri-ScorePoor nutritional quality
3
NOVA groupProcessed food
398
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatLow sugarModerate salt
Barcode
5000169055571
Category
Green pestos
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Green pesto (Waitrose) is a product in the category “Green pestos”. It provides 398 kcal (1,637 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 15% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 15% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 50% 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*
Energy 1,637 kJ / 398 kcal 20%
Fat 40 g 56%
Saturated fat 6.8 g 34%
Carbohydrates 4 g 2%
Sugars 1.7 g 2%
Added sugars 0 g
Polyols < 0.01 g
Starch 0.85 g
Fibre 1.4 g 6%
Protein 6.3 g 13%
Salt 1.2 g 19%
Cholesterol 14 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin A 36 µg
Vitamin D 0.09 µg
Vitamin E 7.8 mg
Vitamin C 4.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.22 µg
Calcium 172 mg
Iron 1.6 mg
Magnesium 31 mg
Potassium 135 mg
Zinc 0.92 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 31 %

*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 -15%
This product: 1.7 g Category median: 2 g
Fat -8%
This product: 39.5 g Category median: 43 g
Saturated fat +15%
This product: 6.8 g Category median: 5.9 g
Salt -50%
This product: 1.2 g Category median: 2.3 g
Protein +34%
This product: 6.3 g Category median: 4.7 g
Fibre -25%
This product: 1.4 g Category median: 1.9 g

Ingredients

Basil (26%), olive oil (23%), water, medium fat hard cheese (milk), extra virgin olive oil (9%), toasted pine nuts, concentrated lemon juice, garlic purée, salt, potato starch

Allergens

Milk

Additives

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Green pesto?

Green pesto contains 398 kcal per 100 g.

Is Green pesto vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Green pesto contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Green pesto contain palm oil?

No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Green pesto.

Which additives does Green pesto contain?

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

Which allergens are in Green pesto?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Green pesto lists these allergens: Milk. Always check the package.

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