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Pesto sauce, red

Sauces 410 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Pesto sauce, red provides 410 kcal (1,700 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of potassium (1,050 mg) and fat (36.2 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Sauces” category (“Various” family) of the Swiss database.

Pesto sauce, red

The essentials for 100 g

Protein6.1 g 12%
Fat36.2 g 52%
Carbohydrates13.1 g 5%
Dietary fibre3.5 g 12%

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

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy410 kcal (1,700 kJ)C21%
Protein6.1 gC12%
Fat36.2 gC52%
of which saturated fat5 gC25%
of which polyunsaturated13.8 gCn/a
of which omega-30.1 gCn/a
Carbohydrates13.1 gC5%
of which sugars11.2 gC12%
Dietary fibre3.5 gC12%
Water36.8 gCn/a
Alcohol0 gCn/a
Minerals
Calcium93 mgC12%
Iron2.5 mgC18%
Magnesium61 mgC16%
Phosphorus150 mgC21%
Potassium1,050 mgC53%
Sodium830 mgC35%
Zinc1 mgC10%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgC0%
Vitamin B120.1 µgC3%
Vitamin C21 mgC21%
Folate35 µgC17%

* 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.

Protein12%
Fat52%
Carbohydrates5%
Dietary fibre12%
Potassium53%
Sodium35%
Phosphorus21%
Vitamin C21%
Iron18%

Quick comparison

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

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Hollandaise sauce+ 3.1 g+ 18.2 g+ 198 kcal
vs Hummus− 1.2 g+ 22.2 g+ 206 kcal
vs Guacamole, pre-packaged+ 3.9 g+ 19.7 g+ 218 kcal
vs Anchovis paste− 13.7 g+ 14.9 g+ 138 kcal
vs Cocktail sauce with rapeseed mayonnaise, home-made+ 3.8 g− 38.5 g− 287 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Pesto sauce, red?
100 g of Pesto sauce, red provides 410 kcal, i.e. 1,700 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Pesto sauce, red?
100 g provides 6.1 g of protein, i.e. 12% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Pesto sauce, red?
100 g contains 36.2 g of fat, of which 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, red” 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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