Pesto with Basil
Ingredients · 16
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Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 467.74 kcal | 290 kcal |
| Fat | 43.55 g | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.23 g | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.06 g | 5 g |
| Sugars | 6.45 g | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 11.29 g | 7 g |
| Sodium | 0.68 g | 0.42 g |
Common questions
Is Buitoni Pesto with Basil healthy?
Buitoni Pesto with Basil scores 33/100 on Tallow — our avoid band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. Per serving it carries 0g fiber, 7g protein and 4g sugar. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.
What is in Buitoni Pesto with Basil?
Buitoni Pesto with Basil lists 16 ingredients, starting with Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Canola Oil, Parmesan Cheese and Cultured Part-skim Milk. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.
How many calories are in Buitoni Pesto with Basil?
290 kcal per serving, or 468 kcal per 100g. Calories are only part of the picture — Tallow scores Buitoni Pesto with Basil on what the ingredients are, not how many calories they carry.
Does Buitoni Pesto with Basil contain seed oils?
How processed is Buitoni Pesto with Basil?
How does Buitoni Pesto with Basil compare to other pasta & cooking sauces?
At 33/100 Buitoni Pesto with Basil scores worse than most pasta & cooking sauces we have scored. A higher-scoring option in pasta & cooking sauces is Simply Nature Organic Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce at 100/100.
Is Buitoni Pesto with Basil organic?
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