Pesto au basilic frais vs Sweet chilli
Overall, Pesto au basilic frais 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 au basilic frais | Sweet chilli |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 295 kcal | 179 kcal |
| Fat | 29 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 42 g |
| Salt | 2.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 2 g | 0.4 g |
| Additives | 1 | 0 |
| Allergens | Milk, Nuts | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Sweet chilli has 39% fewer calories (179 kcal vs 295 kcal).
- Sweet chilli has 100% less fat (0.1 g vs 29 g).
- Sweet chilli has 97% less saturated fat (0.1 g vs 3.7 g).
- Pesto au basilic frais has 96% less sugar (1.7 g vs 42 g).
- Sweet chilli has 48% less salt (1.3 g vs 2.5 g).
- Pesto au basilic frais has 70% more fiber (2 g vs 0.6 g).
- Pesto au basilic frais has 80% more protein (2 g vs 0.4 g).
- Pesto au basilic frais has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Pesto au basilic frais lists: Milk, Nuts.
Ingredients
Pesto au basilic frais
Basilic frais 51% - huile de tournesol 27% - eau - sel - flocons de pommes de terre (pommes de terre, arôme naturel) - sucre mi-blanc de canne - noix de cajou 1,3% - fromage à pâte dure râpé 1,3% - fromage Pecorino Romano AOP 1,3% - amidon de maïs - correcteur d'acidité : acide lactique - ail en poudre - huile d'olive vierge extra - pignons de pin 0,1%.
Sweet chilli
Sugar, Water, Spirit Vinegar, Tomato Puree, Garlic, Modified Cornflour, Bell Pepper, Chilli 1,5%, Salt, Ginger.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Pesto au basilic frais or Sweet chilli?
Overall, Pesto au basilic frais 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?
Sweet chilli has fewer calories: 179 kcal versus 295 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Pesto au basilic frais has less sugar: 1.7 g versus 42 g per 100 g.