Pesto Basilika vs Mayo
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Pesto Basilika | Mayo |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 397 kcal | 273 kcal |
| Fat | 38.8 g | 24.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 7.4 g |
| Salt | 2.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Additives | 3 | 0 |
| Allergens | Nuts, Soybeans | Eggs, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Mayo has 31% fewer calories (273 kcal vs 397 kcal).
- Mayo has 37% less fat (24.5 g vs 38.8 g).
- Mayo has 40% less saturated fat (2.6 g vs 4.3 g).
- Pesto Basilika has 92% less sugar (0.6 g vs 7.4 g).
- Mayo has 60% less salt (0.9 g vs 2.3 g).
- Pesto Basilika has 71% more fiber (1.7 g vs 0.5 g).
- Pesto Basilika has 90% more protein (6.3 g vs 0.6 g).
- Pesto Basilika is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Pesto Basilika lists: Nuts, Soybeans.
- Only Mayo lists: Eggs, Milk.
Ingredients
Pesto Basilika
39,5% Basilikum, Sonnenblumenöl, Kartoffeln, Wasser, 8% Tofu (Wasset, Sojabohnen, Magnesiumchlorid), 6% Cashewkerne, Speisesalz, Maisstärie Kartoffelstärke, Säureregulator: Milchsäure; Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure, Weinessig, Muskatnuss, Säureregulator: Citronensäure; Schwarzer Pfeffer. Kann Spuren von anderen Schalenfrüchten, Erdnüssen, Sellerie, Senf und Sulfit enthalten.
Mayo
Wasser, 23 % Sonnenblumenöl, Branntweinessig, Zucker, Stärke, 1,2% EIGELBPULVER, Meersalz, Kurkuma, Knoblauchpulver, Zwiebelpulver, MOLKENEIWEISS. Kann SELLERIE enthalten.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Pesto Basilika or Mayo?
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?
Mayo has fewer calories: 273 kcal versus 397 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Pesto Basilika has less sugar: 0.6 g versus 7.4 g per 100 g.