Calories in Classic Basil Pesto Sauce

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (60.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 259.8
  • Total Fat 27.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 700.2 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 6.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.0 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 3.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 499.8 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 100.2 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.4 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 259.8 calories per serving (1 Serving (60.0g)), Classic Basil Pesto Sauce is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (27.0g, 87.1% of calories), including 4.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 700.2mg of sodium (30% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Sunflower Seed Oil, Fresh Basil, Grana Padana Cheese, Cashew Nuts, Salt, Glucose, Pecorino Cheese, Pine Nuts, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Potato Flakes, Lactic Acid as Acidifier, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Flavour Enhancers

Flavour Enhancers: Natural And Artificial Flavors

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Classic Basil Pesto Sauce contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories259.8 kcal13%
Total Fat27.0 g35%
Saturated Fat4.0 g20%
Sodium700.2 mg30% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate6.0 g2%
Dietary Fiber3.0 g11%
Protein3.0 g6%
Calcium100.2 mg8%
Iron0.4 mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Classic Basil Pesto Sauce accounts for 13% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 87.1% of the calories.

Fat 87.1%
Fat 87.1% Carbs 8.6% Protein 4.3%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 259.8 calories in Classic Basil Pesto Sauce? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 19.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 44.8 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 28.4 min
HIIT 24.1 min
Shadowboxing 26.8 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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