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Pesto sauce, green

Sauces 436 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Pesto sauce, green provides 436 kcal (1,800 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of vitamin C (93 mg) and fat (42.5 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Sauces” category (“Various” family) of the Swiss database.

Pesto sauce, green

The essentials for 100 g

Protein5.6 g 11%
Fat42.5 g 61%
Carbohydrates6.6 g 3%
Dietary fibre2.5 g 8%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy436 kcal (1,800 kJ)C22%
Protein5.6 gE11%
Fat42.5 gE61%
of which saturated fat6.5 gE33%
of which polyunsaturated17.6 gEn/a
of which omega-30.2 gCn/a
Carbohydrates6.6 gE3%
of which sugars3.2 gE4%
Dietary fibre2.5 gE8%
Water39 gEn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium150 mgE19%
Iron0.6 mgE4%
Magnesium36 mgE10%
Phosphorus94 mgE13%
Potassium200 mgE10%
Sodium1,060 mgE44%
Zinc0.7 mgE7%
Vitamins
Vitamin D< 0,3 µgAn/a
Vitamin B120 µgE0%
Vitamin C93 mgE93%
Folate26 µgE13%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein11%
Fat61%
Carbohydrates3%
Dietary fibre8%
Vitamin C93%
Sodium44%
Calcium19%
Phosphorus13%
Folate13%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Hollandaise sauce+ 2.6 g+ 24.5 g+ 224 kcal
vs Guacamole, pre-packaged+ 3.4 g+ 26 g+ 244 kcal
vs Hummus− 1.7 g+ 28.5 g+ 232 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Pesto sauce, green?
100 g of Pesto sauce, green provides 436 kcal, i.e. 1,800 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Pesto sauce, green?
100 g provides 5.6 g of protein, i.e. 11% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Pesto sauce, green?
100 g contains 42.5 g of fat, of which 6.5 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Pesto sauce, green” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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