Pesto sauce
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Cup232 g
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Tablespoon15 g

Calories in 1 tablespoon (15 g)
85.7 calories, 79.2 from fat
 
Carbs
0.6 g
 
Proteins
1.6 g
 
Fat
8.8 g
 
Sat. Fat
1.5 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Pesto sauce has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.2 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (10%/cal) - a good source of Vitamin K (fights Alzheimer's disease), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue), Calcium (helps you build strong bones), Copper (stimulates the brain), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), Zinc (important for eliminating acne) and Iron (a vital element for muscle health).
  • Pesto sauce contains a high amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (0.04%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (21% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (49% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(5.7 cal/g)
High
Density
(10 %/cal)
High
Density
(1 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
3%
Protein
0%
Carbs
1%
Fiber
14%
Fat
7%
Saturated Fat
1%
Cholesterol
6%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin K

Helps prevent cancer; Fights Alzheimer's disease.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Good source of minerals

Minerals are extremely important for your health!

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Pesto sauce

Serving Size: tablespoon (15g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 85.7 cal
Calories from Fat 79.2 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8.8 g 13.5%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.4%
Cholesterol 2.6 mg 0.9%
Sodium 144.3 mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 0.6 g 0.2%
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g 0.6%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 1.6 g 3.1%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 46 IU 0.9%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.6%
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg 1.1%
Vitamin C 0.6 mg 1.1%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 16.6 mcg 20.8%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 37.8 mg 3.8%
Copper (Cu) 0.1 mg 2.6%
Iron (Fe) 0.3 mg 1.7%
Magnesium (Mg) 9.5 mg 2.4%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 28.7 mg 0.8%
Phosphorus (P) 37.8 mg 3.8%
Selenium (Se) 0.6 mcg 0.8%
Zinc (Zn) 0.3 mg 2%