Parmesan pesto
Parmesan pesto provides 363 kcal per 100 g, with 3.3 g of sugars and 19.8 g of protein. That is 28% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pasta dishes category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 CUP DRY, ABOUT 1 CUP PREPARED | ABOUT (91 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 363 kcal | 330 kcal | 262 +39% | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 2 g | 3% | 6.1 −64% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 1 g | 5% | 2.2 −50% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.7 g | 58 g | 21% | 39.9 +60% |
| Total sugars | 3.3 g | 3 g | 4.6 −28% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 1.1 g | 1 g | 2% | 0.6 +92% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.6 g | 6 g | 21% | 2.5 +164% |
| Protein | 19.8 g | 18 g | 36% | 9.5 +107% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 1.1 g | 1.5 −18% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2214 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 22% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 3.3 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Low fat
- 2.2 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 3 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 1.1 g per 100 g, 3% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- High fiber
- 6.6 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
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 pasta dishes
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Ingredients
Penne (red lentil flour, white rice flour, pea protein), sauce (parmesan cheese [milk, salt, cultures, enzymes], corn starch, spices, garlic, salt, sugar, natural flavor, canola oil, disodium phosphate, yeast extract), peas, carrots.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 CUP DRY, ABOUT 1 CUP PREPARED | ABOUT (91 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0888683108066
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Parmesan pesto?
Parmesan pesto contains 363 kcal per 100 g and about 330 kcal per serving (1 CUP DRY, ABOUT 1 CUP PREPARED | ABOUT (91 g)).
How much sugar is in Parmesan pesto?
Parmesan pesto has 3.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Parmesan pesto healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 Parmesan pesto vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Parmesan pesto contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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