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Prego sauces basil pesto
Prego sauces basil pesto by Prego provides 117 kcal per 100 g, with 1.7 g of sugars and 1.7 g of protein. That is 83% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category. Contains: eggs, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (60 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 117 kcal | 70 kcal | 194 −40% | |
| Total fat | 10 g | 6 g | 8% | 12.8 −22% |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 3 g | 15% | 2.4 +106% |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g | 3 g | 1% | 16.1 −69% |
| Total sugars | 1.7 g | 1 g | 9.8 −83% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 1 g | 2% | 2.8 −41% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 5.9 −77% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59927 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2020. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other groceries
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Ingredients
Water, cream, butter (cream, water, salt), parmesan cheese (part-skim milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), enzyme modified egg yolks (egg yolks, phospholipase), modified food starch, soybean oil, contains less than 2% of: salt, romano cheese (part-skim cow's milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), sugar, dehydrated whey, disodium phosphate-dihydrate, flavoring, granular and parmesan cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), xanthan gum, dehydrated spinach, garlic, yeast extract, basil, black pepper, zinc chloride (to maintain color), sodium phosphate, lactic acid, olive oil, enzymes.
- Allergens
- EggsMilkSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/4 cup (60 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0051000214447
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Prego sauces basil pesto?
Prego sauces basil pesto contains 117 kcal per 100 g and about 70 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (60 g)).
How much sugar is in Prego sauces basil pesto?
Prego sauces basil pesto has 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Prego sauces basil pesto healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Prego sauces basil pesto vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Prego sauces basil pesto contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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