Pesto by President's Choice

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Pesto

by President's Choice in Pestos Barcode 06031701
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Pesto by President's Choice provides 483 kcal per 100 g, with 5 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. That is 29% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E. It is listed in the Pestos category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
43.3 g · High
Saturated fat
5.8 g · High
Sugars
5 g · Low
Salt
3 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 483 kcal 402 +20%
Total fat 43.3 g 38.4 +13%
Saturated fat 5.8 g 5.8
Carbohydrates 16.7 g 8.1 +106%
Total sugars 5 g 3.9 +29%
Dietary fiber 1.7 g 2.8 −41%
Protein 6.7 g 5.1 +30%
Salt 3 g 2.1 +44%

Category average across 809 Pestos products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other pestos

Calories higher 27%
Sugars higher 27%
Salt higher 16%
Saturated fat higher 39%
Protein top 23%
Fiber top 61%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Product details

Labels & certifications
No artificial flavorsNo colorings
Sold in
Canada
Barcode
06031701

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Recipe & label changes

  1. September 29, 2026
    • Nutri-Score: — → e

Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pesto?

Pesto contains 483 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Pesto?

Pesto has 5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Pesto healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 29, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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