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Pesto dressing

Calories, Nutri-Score, processing level, additives, ingredients and shopper prices for this Sainsbury's product.

Nutri-Score C

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Pesto dressing by Sainsbury's

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Pesto dressing

by Sainsbury's in Salad dressings Barcode 00311830
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Pesto dressing by Sainsbury's provides 144 kcal per 100 g, with 4.5 g of sugars and 0.9 g of protein. That is 43% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C. It is listed in the Salad dressings category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
12.1 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
1.7 g · Moderate
Sugars
4.5 g · Low
Salt
1 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 144 kcal 295 −51%
Total fat 12.1 g 27.5 −56%
Saturated fat 1.7 g 3.5 −52%
Carbohydrates 5.8 g 10.8 −46%
Total sugars 4.5 g 7.9 −43%
Protein 0.9 g 1.2 −26%
Salt 1 g 2.1 −54%

Category average across 1818 Salad dressings products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other salad dressings

Calories lower 16%
Sugars lower 46%
Salt lower 15%
Saturated fat lower 31%
Protein top 42%

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

Product details

Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
00311830

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pesto dressing?

Pesto dressing contains 144 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Pesto dressing?

Pesto dressing has 4.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Pesto dressing healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 May 16, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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