Pesto Sauce
Pesto Sauce by Dorot provides 375 kcal per 100 g, with 5 g of sugars and 2.5 g of protein. That is 49% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 strip (40 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal | 150 kcal | 194 +93% | |
| Total fat | 32.5 g | 13 g | 17% | 12.8 +153% |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 2 g | 10% | 2.4 +106% |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 6 g | 2% | 16.1 −7% |
| Total sugars | 5 g | 2 g | 9.8 −49% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 1 g | 2% | 2.8 −12% |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 0.8 g | 5.9 −67% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59921 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from August 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low sugar
- 5 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
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.
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Ingredients
Basil leaves (34%), canola oil, garlic, water, olive oil, corn starch, salt, sugar, lemon juice, spices.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 strip (40 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0794376100906
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto Sauce?
Pesto Sauce contains 375 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (1 strip (40 g)).
How much sugar is in Pesto Sauce?
Pesto Sauce has 5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pesto Sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Pesto Sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. 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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