Pesto alla calabrese vs Pesto verde bio
Overall, Pesto alla calabrese has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 4.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Pesto alla calabrese | Pesto verde bio |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 189 kcal | 332 kcal |
| Fat | 17.1 g | 33 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 5.9 g |
| Sugars | 3.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 5.1 g |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 3.6 g |
| Additives | 3 | 0 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Milk | Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Pesto alla calabrese has 43% fewer calories (189 kcal vs 332 kcal).
- Pesto alla calabrese has 48% less fat (17.1 g vs 33 g).
- Pesto alla calabrese has 59% less saturated fat (2.4 g vs 5.9 g).
- Pesto verde bio has 68% less sugar (1.1 g vs 3.4 g).
- Pesto verde bio has 41% more fiber (5.1 g vs 3 g).
- Pesto verde bio has 11% more protein (3.6 g vs 3.2 g).
- Pesto alla calabrese has the better Nutri-Score.
- Pesto verde bio is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Pesto alla calabrese lists: Eggs, Milk.
- Only Pesto verde bio lists: Nuts.
Ingredients
Pesto alla calabrese
50% poivrons rouges, huile de tournesol, 16% ricotta (lactosérum (_lait_), _lait_, crème (_lait_), sel, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), double concentré de tomates, 3,5% fromage à pâte dure rapé (_lait_, sel, présure, conservateur: lysozyme (_oeuf_)), 3% huile d'olive vierge extra, sucre, oignons, sel, correcteur d'acidité: acide lactique; amidon de mais 0,5% Pecorino Romano AOP (_lait_ de brebis, sel, présure), 0,2% piment, 0,1% origan.
Pesto verde bio
Basilikum¹ 60%, natives Olivenöl extra¹ 25%, Cashewkerne¹ 13%, Speisesalz, Zitronensaft¹. ¹ aus kontrolliert biologischer Landwirtschaft.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Pesto alla calabrese or Pesto verde bio?
Overall, Pesto alla calabrese has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. 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 alla calabrese has fewer calories: 189 kcal versus 332 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Pesto verde bio has less sugar: 1.1 g versus 3.4 g per 100 g.