Pesto vs Le Pesto alla rucola
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Pesto | Le Pesto alla rucola |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 331 kcal | 368 kcal |
| Fat | 31 g | 36 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 5.1 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 3.7 g |
| Salt | 2.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 4.9 g |
| Additives | 2 | 3 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Milk, Nuts | Eggs, Milk, Nuts, Grana Padano DOP, Pecorino Romano DOP |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Pesto has 10% fewer calories (331 kcal vs 368 kcal).
- Pesto has 14% less fat (31 g vs 36 g).
- Pesto has 12% less saturated fat (4.5 g vs 5.1 g).
- Le Pesto alla rucola has 44% less salt (1.6 g vs 2.8 g).
- Pesto has 50% more fiber (1.8 g vs 0.9 g).
- Le Pesto alla rucola has 22% more protein (4.9 g vs 3.8 g).
- Le Pesto alla rucola has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Le Pesto alla rucola lists: Grana Padano DOP, Pecorino Romano DOP.
Ingredients
Pesto
Basilic (41%), huile de tournesol (28%), eau, GRANA PADANO (LAIT, Œuf) (5%), flocons de pommes de terre, sucre, sel, farine de NOIX DE CAJOU (FRUITS A COQUES), arôme naturel (LAIT), pignons de pin (0,5%), acidifiant : acide lactique, antioxydant: acide ascorbique, ail, arôme naturel de basilic. Peut contenir: arachides.
Le Pesto alla rucola
Huile de tournesol, roquette (24%), _ricotta_ (17%) (_lactosérum_ pasteurisé de vache, crème de _lait_ pasteurisé, sel, correcteur d'acidité: acide lactique), eau, _noix_ (4%), flocons de pomme de terre, sucre, _Grana Padano DOP_ D2%) (lait, sel, présure, lysozyme d'_œuf_), sel, huile d'olive vierge extra, _Pecorino Romano DOP_ (_lait_ de brebis, sel, présure), _noix de cajou_ (1%), pignons, ail, correcteur d'acidité: acide lactique, épaississant: amidon modifié.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Pesto or Le Pesto alla rucola?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Pesto has fewer calories: 331 kcal versus 368 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Pesto has less sugar: 3.5 g versus 3.7 g per 100 g.