Basil Pesto
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UPC Code
041512155505
Data Source
USDA
Package Weight
8 OZ/227 g
Serving Sizes
2 tbsp (60g)
Calories
270
Total Fat
27g
35%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
480mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
1g
Protein
5g
10%
Daily Value % is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories per Macronutrient
The macronutrient calorie distribution in 2 tbsp of Basil Pesto are
6% in carbs, 87% in fat, and 7% in protein.
carbs:
6%
fat:
87%
protein:
7%
Carbs to Weight Ratio
The carbs to weight ratio of Basil Pesto is 7%.
This ratio can give you a sense of if this food is higher in carbs or lower in carbs than other foods by weight. Eating foods high in carbs can cause your blood glucose to spike faster than if the food or meal you're eating also contains protein or fat.
Estimated Water to Weight Ratio
The water to weight ratio of Basil Pesto is estimated to be 40%.
This ratio can estimate how much water this food contains relative to other foods. Water helps regulate body temperature, lubricate joints, flush out waste products, and protect our organs and tissue. Eating foods high in water can help you stay hydrated.
Listed Ingredients
Canola Oil, Basil, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part-skim Cow's Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Romano Cheese (Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Pine Nuts, Garlic (Garlic, Water), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Salt, Cultured Dextrose To Protect Flavor, Calcium Ascorbate (Protect Quality), Green Color Added (Water, Gum Arabic, Fruit Juice Concentrates [For Color], Medium Chain Triglycerides, Turmeric Oleoresin [For Color], Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate [Preservative]), Spice.
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