Pesto genovese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Pesto genovese by Filotea scores 7/10 for Clean Label based on no additives detected.
Pesto genovese by Filotea provides 640 calories, 5.0g protein, 65.0g fat, and 10.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.8g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Clean Label health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains no detected additives — a clean ingredient list.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (10.0g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 640 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Pesto genovese by Filotea is calorie-dense at 640 kcal per 100g — 407% above the pasta sauces category average of 126. Standout protein at 5.0g per 100g — 117% above average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 640 kcal per 100g (category avg: 126)
- •Protein: 5.0g per 100g (category avg: 2.3g)
- •Sugars: 5.8g per 100g (category avg: 4.6g)
- •Saturated fat: 10.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 760mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 10.0g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 760mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1520mg — roughly 66% of the daily limit.
Better Alternatives
Pesto genovese is a solid choice in its category. For variety, browse other top-scoring pasta sauces products on NutritionRanked.