Pesto rosso 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 rosso | Le Pesto alla rucola |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | — | 4 |
| Calories | 307 kcal | 368 kcal |
| Fat | 27 g | 36 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 5.1 g |
| Sugars | 7.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Salt | 2 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 4.9 g |
| Additives | 0 | 3 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Milk, Nuts, Sesame seeds, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | 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 rosso has 16% fewer calories (307 kcal vs 368 kcal).
- Pesto rosso has 25% less fat (27 g vs 36 g).
- Pesto rosso has 29% less saturated fat (3.6 g vs 5.1 g).
- Le Pesto alla rucola has 51% less sugar (3.7 g vs 7.6 g).
- Le Pesto alla rucola has 20% less salt (1.6 g vs 2 g).
- Le Pesto alla rucola has 10% more protein (4.9 g vs 4.4 g).
- Only Pesto rosso lists: Sesame seeds, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
- Only Le Pesto alla rucola lists: Grana Padano DOP, Pecorino Romano DOP.
Ingredients
Pesto rosso
31,4% chair de tomate, huile de tournesol, 16% double concentré de tomate, 9% tomate concentrée, 3,5% grana panado, 3% noix de cajou, poudre de lactosérum, 2% vinaigre balsamique, proteines de lait, 1,5% basilic, sel, arômes naturels, pecorino, amidon de maïs, acide lactique, ail
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 rosso 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 rosso has fewer calories: 307 kcal versus 368 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Le Pesto alla rucola has less sugar: 3.7 g versus 7.6 g per 100 g.