Sun dried tomato pesto by Essential Waitrose

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Sun dried tomato pesto

by Essential Waitrose in Pestos Barcode 5000169552339
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Sun dried tomato pesto by Essential Waitrose provides 313 kcal per 100 g, with 5.1 g of sugars and 4 g of protein. That is 31% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D. It is listed in the Pestos category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
29 g · High
Saturated fat
4.1 g · Moderate
Sugars
5.1 g · Moderate
Salt
1.1 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 313 kcal 402 −22%
Total fat 29 g 38.4 −25%
Saturated fat 4.1 g 5.8 −30%
Carbohydrates 7.4 g 8.1 −9%
Total sugars 5.1 g 3.9 +31%
Protein 4 g 5.1 −22%
Salt 1.1 g 2.1 −46%

Category average across 809 Pestos products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other pestos

Calories lower 33%
Sugars higher 25%
Salt lower 22%
Saturated fat lower 33%
Protein top 54%

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

Product details

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United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169552339

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sun dried tomato pesto?

Sun dried tomato pesto contains 313 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Sun dried tomato pesto?

Sun dried tomato pesto has 5.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Sun dried tomato pesto healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 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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