chilli pesto
Packaged product Soups and Sauces Sainsbury's
Chilli pesto contains 231 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from fat, with 13% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in soups and sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 336 kcal per 100 g across 138 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 231 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 20.5 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Sodium L | 464 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 7.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 6.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Protein L | 2.6 g | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 82%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.6 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 3.7 g)
- Fiber3.5 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 2.3 g)
- Sugars6.4 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 4.7 g)
- Fat20.5 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 31.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 4.4 g)
- Sodium464 mgin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 720 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 6.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 10.9 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 00135443
- Category
- Red pestos
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Red Peppers (40%), Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Refined Soyabean, Corn, Rapeseed or Olive Oil), Tomato Purée (21%), Parsley, Pecorino Romano Cheese (Sheep's Milk) (2%), Sugar, Salt, Partially Rehydrated Sundried Tomatoes (1.3%), Paprika Powder, Cashew Nuts Pine Nuts, Chilli Flakes (0.4%), Acidity Regulators: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid; Garlic Powder, Colour: Paprika Extract; Oregano, Basil, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid; Black Pepper
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: TomatoSugarSaltGarlicSunflower oilMilkRapeseed (canola) oilOlive oil
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chilli pesto?
100 g of chilli pesto has 231 kcal.
How much protein is in chilli pesto?
Chilli pesto contains 2.6 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3.7 g).
How many carbs are in chilli pesto?
Chilli pesto has 7.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.5 g of fiber and 6.4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in chilli pesto?
Chilli pesto contains 20.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in chilli pesto?
100 g contains 464 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 00135443. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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