Pesto, red

Red pesto is a prepared sauce typically made with tomatoes and oil, often with cheese and nuts. It provides mainly fat, with smaller amounts of carbohydrate and protein. Per 100g, it contains 1311 kJ of energy, 31g of fat, 4.7g of saturated fat and 1.9g of salt.

Fat provides energy and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. The saturated fat and salt content are worth noting for people monitoring these in their diet. The amount of sauce used affects how much energy, fat and salt it adds to a meal. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.