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Pesto Sauce Calories
Rich sauce with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan
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POTASSIUM
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Pesto Sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
420
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
6g
· 6%
Protein
5g
· 5%
Fat
42g
· 89%
Fiber
2g
Pesto Sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin K
60µg · 50% DV
Vitamin A
350µg · 39% DV
Vitamin E
3.5mg · 23% DV
B12
0.5µg · 21% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Sodium
900mg · 39% DV
Calcium
180mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Pesto Sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is Pesto Sauce Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Pesto Sauce Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Pesto Sauce Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Pesto Sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
28g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.5:1).
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Pesto Sauce — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in pesto sauce?
Pesto sauce contains 420 calories per 100 g.
Is pesto sauce high in fat?
Yes. Pesto sauce provides 42 g of fat per 100 g.
How much protein does pesto sauce contain?
Pesto sauce contains 5 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in pesto sauce?
There are 6 g of carbohydrates in 100 g of pesto sauce.
Does pesto sauce contain fiber?
Yes. Pesto sauce contains 2 g of fiber per 100 g.
What is the glycemic index of pesto sauce?
Pesto sauce has a glycemic index of 15, which is in the low GI range.
Is pesto sauce suitable for a low-carb diet?
With 6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, pesto sauce is relatively low in carbohydrates. However, it also contains 420 calories and 42 g of fat per 100 g.
Can pesto sauce fit into a diet?
Pesto sauce can be included with attention to portion size, as it contains 420 calories per 100 g. It also provides 42 g of fat per 100 g.
Which diets is pesto sauce compatible with?
Pesto sauce is compatible with omnivore, vegetarian, Mediterranean, and flexitarian eating patterns.
What allergens are in pesto sauce?
Pesto sauce contains tree nuts and dairy. People with these allergies should carefully check the product ingredients.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.