Pesto rosso vs Pesto
Overall, Pesto rosso has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Pesto rosso | Pesto |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | e |
| NOVA group | — | 4 |
| Calories | 307 kcal | 331 kcal |
| Fat | 27 g | 31 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 4.5 g |
| Sugars | 7.6 g | 3.5 g |
| Salt | 2 g | 2.8 g |
| Fiber | — | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 3.8 g |
| Additives | 0 | 2 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Milk, Nuts, Sesame seeds, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Eggs, Milk, Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Pesto rosso has 13% less fat (27 g vs 31 g).
- Pesto rosso has 20% less saturated fat (3.6 g vs 4.5 g).
- Pesto has 54% less sugar (3.5 g vs 7.6 g).
- Pesto rosso has 30% less salt (2 g vs 2.8 g).
- Pesto rosso has 14% more protein (4.4 g vs 3.8 g).
- Pesto rosso has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Pesto rosso lists: Sesame seeds, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
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
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.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Pesto rosso or Pesto?
Overall, Pesto rosso 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 rosso has fewer calories: 307 kcal versus 331 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Pesto has less sugar: 3.5 g versus 7.6 g per 100 g.