Pesto allá Genovese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Pesto allá Genovese by La Favorita Fish scores 9/10 for Brain Health based on low sugar supports brain function.
Pesto allá Genovese by La Favorita Fish provides 586 calories, 8.5g protein, 57.0g fat, and 3.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.5g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Blood Sugar, Brain Health, Clean Label health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 6.7g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 1.5g per 100g.
- ✓Contains no detected additives — a clean ingredient list.
- ⚠High sodium content (1440mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 586 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Pesto allá Genovese by La Favorita Fish is calorie-dense at 586 kcal per 100g — 364% above the pasta sauces category average of 126. Standout protein at 8.5g per 100g — 268% above average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 586 kcal per 100g (category avg: 126)
- •Protein: 8.5g per 100g (category avg: 2.3g)
- •Sugars: 1.5g per 100g (category avg: 4.6g)
- •Fiber: 6.7g per 100g (category avg: 1.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 9.8g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1440mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 9.8g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 1440mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2880mg — roughly 125% of the daily limit.
Better Alternatives
Pesto allá Genovese is a solid choice in its category. For variety, browse other top-scoring pasta sauces products on NutritionRanked.
Ingredients
Olive oil, cashews, basil 22%, sea salt, pine nuts.