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Creamy Pesto Sauce Mix
Creamy Pesto Sauce Mix by Knorr provides 357 kcal per 100 g, with 14.3 g of sugars and 14.3 g of protein. That is 38% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Undefined category and comes in a 7 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (7 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 25 kcal | 250 +43% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 13.7 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.8 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4 g | 5 g | 2% | 22.9 +213% |
| Total sugars | 14.3 g | 1 g | 10.4 +38% | |
| Added sugars | 14.3 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.8 +111% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 4.8 −100% |
| Protein | 14.3 g | 1 g | 2% | 11.6 +23% |
| Salt | 8.9 g | 0.6 g | 0.7 +1265% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8765 Undefined products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from May 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 16% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other undefined
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
MALTODEXTRIN, CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, WHEY (MILK), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SPINACH, GARLIC POWDER, BASIL, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR (SOY), ONION POWDER, SPICE.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeansSulphur dioxide and sulphites
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 7 g
- Serving size
- 1 Tbsp (7 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No artificial flavors
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0048001709362
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Creamy Pesto Sauce Mix?
Creamy Pesto Sauce Mix contains 357 kcal per 100 g and about 25 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (7 g)).
How much sugar is in Creamy Pesto Sauce Mix?
Creamy Pesto Sauce Mix has 14.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Creamy Pesto Sauce Mix healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Creamy Pesto Sauce Mix vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Creamy Pesto Sauce Mix contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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