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Lighter green pesto — Calories, Nutrition & Ingredients

190g UPC 1693607 Green pestos Updated 16 Oct 2026

Lighter green pesto
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Calories
184per 100 g
Protein
3.2 gper 100 g
Carbs
6.7 gper 100 g
Fat
15.6 gper 100 g

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Per 100 g, Lighter green pesto has 184 calories, 3.2 g protein and 15.6 g fat.

Label highlights: Fat: medium Saturates: medium Sugars: low Salt: medium HFSS Contains Eggs

Nutrition

Per 100 g
Energy 770 kJ / 184 kcal
Fat 15.6 g
of which saturates 2.6 g
Carbohydrate 6.7 g
of which sugars 0.6 g
Fibre 1.7 g
Protein 3.2 g
Salt 1.40 g

Calculated from Open Food Facts per-100 g data for the stated serving; values may differ slightly from the package label because of rounding.

Per 100 g and custom amounts

Nutrition per amount

184 calories in 100 g
Protein3.2 g
Carbohydrates6.7 g
Sugars0.6 g
Added sugars0 g
Fibre1.7 g
Fat15.6 g
Saturated fat2.6 g
Sodium559 mg

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Ingredients

Acidity regulator, Cashew nuts, Cow's milk, Grana Padano, Italian Basil, Lactic acid, Lusozyme, Lysozyme, Medium fat hard cheese, Olive Oi, Ouringredients, Parmigiano reggiano, Pecorino romano, Preservative, Rice flour, Salt, Sheeps Milk, Vegetable fiber, Water

Allergens

Contains: Eggs

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lighter green pesto?

Per 100 g of Lighter green pesto there are 184 calories.

How much protein is in Lighter green pesto?

Per 100 g of Lighter green pesto there are 3.2 g protein.

How many carbohydrates are in Lighter green pesto?

Per 100 g of Lighter green pesto there are 6.7 g carbohydrates. Of which 0.6 g sugars.

How much sugar is in Lighter green pesto?

Per 100 g of Lighter green pesto there are 0.6 g sugars.

How much sodium (salt) is in Lighter green pesto?

Per 100 g of Lighter green pesto there are 559.0 mg sodium. UK guidance is for adults to eat no more than 6 g of salt (about 2,400 mg of sodium) a day.

How much fibre is in Lighter green pesto?

Per 100 g of Lighter green pesto there are 1.7 g fibre. Fibre is important for digestive health.

What are the main ingredients in Lighter green pesto?

The main ingredients in Lighter green pesto are: Acidity regulator, Cashew nuts, Cow's milk, Grana Padano, Italian Basil.

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19 ingredients · 2 food additives
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