Green Pesto

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Green Pesto

Tesco · 190g

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Nutri-ScoreAverage nutritional quality
3
NOVA groupProcessed food
196
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatModerate saturated fatLow sugarModerate salt
Barcode
5052909736189
Category
Green pestos
Serving size
1 portion (100 g)
Sold in
Ireland, United Kingdom

At a glance

Green Pesto (Tesco) is a product in the category “Green pestos”. It provides 196 kcal (809 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 1 portion (100 g) contains about 196 kcal, or 10% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 80% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 68% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 50% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 2 additives: E1105 - Lysozyme and E300 - Ascorbic acid. It is sold in Ireland and United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (1 portion (100 g))
Energy 809 kJ / 196 kcal 10% 809 kJ / 196 kcal
Fat 17 g 25% 17 g
Saturated fat 1.9 g 10% 1.9 g
Carbohydrates 5 g 2% 5 g
Sugars 0.4 g 0% 0.4 g
Added sugars 0 g 0 g
Starch 0 g 0 g
Fibre 3.9 g 16% 3.9 g
Protein 3.3 g 7% 3.3 g
Salt 1.1 g 19% 1.1 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 50 %

*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 -55%
This product: 196 kcal Category median: 436 kcal
Sugars -80%
This product: 0.4 g Category median: 2 g
Fat -60%
This product: 17.2 g Category median: 43 g
Saturated fat -68%
This product: 1.9 g Category median: 5.9 g
Salt -50%
This product: 1.1 g Category median: 2.3 g
Protein -30%
This product: 3.3 g Category median: 4.7 g
Fibre +105%
This product: 3.9 g Category median: 1.9 g

Ingredients

Basil (50%), Water, Sunflower Oil, Grana Padano Medium Fat Hard Cheese (2.5%), _Cashew Nut_ (2%), Pecorino Romano Medium Fat Hard Cheese (_Milk_), Pine Nuts (1%), Salt, Rice Flour, Acidity Regulator (lLactic Acid), Garlic Powder, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid). Grana Padano _Medium Fat Hard Cheese_ contains: Grana Padano Cheese (_Milk_), Preservative (_Egg_ Lysozyme).

Allergens

EggsMilkTree nuts

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Green Pesto?

Green Pesto contains 196 kcal per 100 g, which is about 196 kcal per serving of 1 portion (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?

Green Pesto contains E1105 - Lysozyme and E300 - Ascorbic acid.

Which allergens are in Green Pesto?

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

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