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Tomato and chilli pesto
Tomato and chilli pesto by Tesco provides 311 kcal per 100 g, with 5.8 g of sugars and 3.9 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Red pestos category and comes in a 190 g pack. Contains: eggs, milk, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 serving (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 311 kcal | 311 kcal | 336 −8% | |
| Total fat | 29.2 g | 29.2 g | 37% | 31.2 −7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.9 g | 3.9 g | 20% | 4.9 −20% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g | 6.7 g | 2% | 8.6 −22% |
| Total sugars | 5.8 g | 5.8 g | 5.5 +6% | |
| Added sugars | 1.6 g | 1.6 g | 3% | 1.1 +52% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8 g | 2.8 g | 10% | 2.8 |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 3.9 g | 8% | 4.2 −8% |
| Salt | 1 g | 1 g | 2.1 −53% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, 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
ingredients sunflower oil, water, tomato puree, red peocer (5%), grana padano cheese (5%), sundried tomatoes (4.5%. basil, paprika, sugar, dried red pepper, pecorino romano cheese (milk), cashew nuts, acidity regulator (lactic acil. chilli powder, salt, pine nuts, garlic powder, sea salt. grana padano cheese contains: grana padano cheese (milk), preservative egg lysozyme). allergy advice for allergens, see ingredients in bold. also, may contain peanuts and other nuts. nutrition typical values energy fat of which saturates carbohydrate of which sugars fibre protein salt per 10灣 1652kj /
- Allergens
- EggsMilkNuts
- May contain traces
- NutsPeanuts
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 190 g
- Serving size
- 1 serving (100 g)
- Labels & certifications
- Made in ItalyWith Sunflower oil
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5052320800957
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tomato and chilli pesto?
Tomato and chilli pesto contains 311 kcal per 100 g and about 311 kcal per serving (1 serving (100 g)).
How much sugar is in Tomato and chilli pesto?
Tomato and chilli pesto has 5.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Tomato and chilli pesto 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 Tomato and chilli pesto vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Tomato and chilli pesto contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Milk, Nuts. It may also contain traces of peanuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 7, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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