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Basil pesto
- Barcode
5000169552346- Category
- Green pestos
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
At a glance
Basil pesto (Essential Waitrose) is a product in the category “Green pestos”. It provides 344 kcal (1,407 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 50% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 12% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 77% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 1 additive: E270 - Lactic acid. It is sold in United Kingdom.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,407 kJ / 344 kcal | 17% |
| Fat | 35 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.1 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 1 g | 1% |
| Added sugars | < 0.01 g | |
| Polyols | < 0.01 g | |
| Starch | 0.06 g | |
| Fibre | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% |
| Salt | 0.52 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 6.7 mg | |
| Alcohol | 0 % vol | |
| Vitamin A | 14 µg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.06 µg | |
| Vitamin E | 17 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 µg | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | |
| Potassium | 167 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.63 mg | |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 53 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 609 products in the category “Green pestos”.
Ingredients
basil, sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, pecorino Romano cheese, ewes milk, grana pedano cheese, milk, egg, cashew nuts, extra virgin olive oil, maize starch, pine nuts, salt, sugar, lactic acid, garlic
Allergens
No allergens declared on the label.
Additives
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Basil pesto?
Basil pesto contains 344 kcal per 100 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.
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