Pesto Sauce

Sauce, pesto, CLASSICO, basil pesto, ready-to-serve

Nutrition Facts

Serving sizeper 100g
Amount per serving
Calories372
% Daily Value
  • Total Fat 36,38 g47%
  • Saturated Fat 6,72 g34%
  • Trans Fat 0,16 g
  • Cholesterol
  • Sodium 1 028 mg45%
  • Total Carbohydrate 6,93 g3%
  • Dietary Fiber 2,1 g8%
  • Total Sugars 2,6 g
  • Protein 4,16 g8%
  • Vitamin D
  • Calcium 166 mg13%
  • Iron 0,71 mg4%
  • Potassium 195 mg4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
100g of Sauce, pesto contains 372 kcal calories, 4,16g protein, and 4,61mg vitamin e per USDA FoodData Central.

Calorie breakdown

How calories are distributed across macronutrients

372kcal
  • Protein4%(17 kcal)
  • Carbs7%(28 kcal)
  • Fat88%(327 kcal)

Nutrient density

34/ 100

Meets ≥10% Daily Value for 13 of 27 nutrients

Moderate nutrient density

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Potassium : Sodium ratio0.2 : 1
poor
Omega-3 : Omega-6 ratio18424.0 : 1 (ω-6 / ω-3)
poor
  • Pesto Sauce has a potassium-to-sodium ratio of 0.2:1, which is considered poor for blood-pressure support.
  • Pesto Sauce has an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of 18424:1, which is considered poor for inflammatory balance.

Full nutrient breakdown

per 100g
Macronutrients
Macronutrients
NutrientAmount% DV
Calories

Total food energy released when the food is metabolized, expressed in kilocalories per 100 grams.

Also known as: Calories, kcal

372 kcal19%
Protein

Macronutrient made of amino acids; essential for building and repairing tissue, enzymes, and hormones.

4,16 g8%
Carbohydrates

Total carbohydrates, including sugars, starches, and fiber. The body's primary energy source.

Also known as: Carbohydrates

6,93 g3%
Total fat

Sum of all dietary fats (saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans). A concentrated energy source and carrier of fat-soluble vitamins.

Also known as: Total Lipid, Fat

36,38 g47%
Fiber

Indigestible plant carbohydrate that supports digestive health, blood sugar regulation, and satiety.

Also known as: Dietary Fiber

2,1 g8%
Sugars

Simple carbohydrates, both naturally occurring (e.g. in fruit or milk) and added. Quickly absorbed for energy.

Also known as: Total Sugars

2,6 g
Minerals
Minerals
NutrientAmount% DV
Sodium

Electrolyte that regulates fluid balance and nerve signaling. Most dietary sodium comes from salt; excess intake raises blood pressure.

Also known as: Salt (as Na)

1 028 mg45%
Potassium

Electrolyte that supports nerve function, muscle contraction, and healthy blood pressure.

195 mg4%
Calcium

Mineral essential for bone and teeth structure, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

166 mg13%
Magnesium

Mineral involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions, including energy production and muscle function.

40 mg10%
Phosphorus

Mineral that works with calcium to form bones and is a component of DNA and ATP.

97 mg8%
Iron

Mineral required for oxygen transport in hemoglobin and for energy metabolism.

0,71 mg4%
Zinc

Trace mineral essential for immune function, wound healing, and protein synthesis.

0,68 mg6%
Copper

Trace mineral involved in iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, and antioxidant defense.

0,08 mg9%
Manganese

Trace mineral that acts as a cofactor for enzymes involved in bone formation and antioxidant defense.

0,37 mg16%
Selenium

Trace mineral that supports thyroid function and antioxidant systems via selenoproteins.

5,5 µg10%
Fat detail
Fat detail
NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat

Fat type typically solid at room temperature. High intake is associated with elevated LDL cholesterol.

Also known as: Saturated Fatty Acids, SFA

6,72 g34%
Monounsaturated fat

Fat with one double bond in its fatty-acid chain. Common in olive oil and avocados; linked to heart-health benefits.

Also known as: Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, MUFA

10,05 g
Polyunsaturated fat

Fat with multiple double bonds, including essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Also known as: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, PUFA

18,43 g
Trans fat

Fat produced mainly by industrial hydrogenation. Associated with increased cardiovascular risk.

Also known as: Trans Fatty Acids

0,16 g
EPA (Omega-3)