Saltie Public Food Database

Basil Pesto

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Brand First Street
UPC Code 041512155505
Data Source USDA

Nutrition Facts

Package Weight 8 OZ/227 g
Serving Sizes 2 tbsp (60g)
tbsp
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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