Pesto al Tartufo
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Pesto al Tartufo by La Favorita Fish scores 8/10 for Brain Health based on low sugar supports brain function.
Pesto al Tartufo by La Favorita Fish provides 582 calories, 8.0g protein, 58.0g fat, and 8.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.4g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Brain Health, Kids / Growing health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 1.6g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ✓Contains no detected additives — a clean ingredient list.
- ⚠High sodium content (1200mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (11.0g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Pesto al Tartufo by La Favorita Fish is calorie-dense at 582 kcal per 100g — 361% above the pasta sauces category average of 126. Standout protein at 8.0g per 100g — 247% above average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 582 kcal per 100g (category avg: 126)
- •Protein: 8.0g per 100g (category avg: 2.3g)
- •Sugars: 1.6g per 100g (category avg: 4.6g)
- •Saturated fat: 11.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1200mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 11.0g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 1200mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2400mg — roughly 104% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Pesto al Tartufo doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the pasta sauces category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Olive oil, cashews (tree nuts), genovese p.d.o. basil (22%), sea salt, white truffle 2% (tuber magnatum pico), pine nuts (tree nuts), milk, flavouring.