Condiments · Nutrition facts

Pesto

312 kcal per 100 g, with 3.9 g protein, 5.2 g carbs and 30 g fat. Full micronutrients and serving info below.

Serving: 1 portion (45 g)
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PestoNutri-Score BCompare
Amount

Showing values for 100 g

312 kcal
Calories
16% of a 2000 kcal day
3.9 g
Protein
5% of calories
5.2 g
Carbs
7% of calories
30 g
Fat
88% of calories
Macro split
Protein 5%Carbs 7%Fat 88%

Nutrition facts

per 100 g
Fiber3.1g11% DV
Sugar1.6g
Saturated fat2.3g12% DV
Cholesterol4.5mg2% DV
Sodium220mg10% DV
Potassium191.4mg4% DV
Calcium177.1mg14% DV
Iron3mg17% DV
Vitamin C7.7mg9% DV
Vitamin A0IU0% DV

% DV = share of the FDA daily value for the selected amount.

Source: Open Food Facts · Confidence: 90% · Barcode (EAN, unverified): 00374743 · Data last verified:

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Common questions

How many calories are in Pesto?

Pesto by Sainsbury's has 312 kcal per 100 g. One serving (45 g) is about 140 kcal.

How much protein is in Pesto?

Pesto contains 3.9 g of protein per 100 g — about 1.8 g per 45 g serving.

Is Pesto low in sugar?

Yes — only 1.6 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its 5.2 g of carbs come from starch and fiber rather than sugar.

Is Pesto a good source of fiber?

It provides 3.1 g of fiber per 100 g — 11% of the daily value.

Why does Pesto have a Nutri-Score of B?

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. It collects almost no negative points (low sugar, saturated fat and sodium); points in favor come from fiber (3.1 g). Overall that places it in band B.

How much Pesto is 100 calories?

About 32 g of Pesto equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Is Pesto a good source of calcium?

It is a moderate source: 177.1 mg per 100 g, about 14% of the daily value. A 200 g portion covers roughly 28%.

Is Pesto a good source of iron?

It is a moderate source: 3 mg per 100 g, about 17% of the daily value. A 200 g portion covers roughly 34%.

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