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Red tomato pesto
Red tomato pesto by Waitrose provides 263 kcal per 100 g, with 5.2 g of sugars and 3.8 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C. It is listed in the Red pestos category and comes in a 190 g pack. Contains: nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 263 kcal | 336 −22% |
| Total fat | 22.3 g | 31.2 −29% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 4.9 −26% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.5 g | 8.6 +10% |
| Total sugars | 5.2 g | 5.5 −5% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 1.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.3 g | 2.8 +53% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 4.2 −10% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 2.1 −46% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 325 Red pestos products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other red pestos
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Tomato pesto with basil. NGREDIENTS: Rehydrated oven-dried tomatoes (34%), olive oil, tomato purée (17%), basil (16%), erino Romano cheese (ewes milk), cashew nuts, salt, garlic, pine kernels, acidity regulator (lactic ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens see ingredients in bold May also contain other nuts and peanuts ATMON: Typical values as sold per 100g. Energy 1086k),
- Allergens
- Nuts
Product details
- Quantity
- 190 g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169055489
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Red tomato pesto?
Red tomato pesto contains 263 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Red tomato pesto?
Red tomato pesto has 5.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Red tomato pesto 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.
What allergens does Red tomato pesto contain?
According to the label data it contains: Nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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