Pesto rosso vs Pesto alla calabrese
Overall, Pesto alla calabrese has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Pesto rosso | Pesto alla calabrese |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | — | 4 |
| Calories | 307 kcal | 189 kcal |
| Fat | 27 g | 17.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 7.6 g | 3.4 g |
| Salt | 2 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | — | 3 g |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 3.2 g |
| Additives | 0 | 3 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Milk, Nuts, Sesame seeds, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Eggs, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Pesto alla calabrese has 39% fewer calories (189 kcal vs 307 kcal).
- Pesto alla calabrese has 37% less fat (17.1 g vs 27 g).
- Pesto alla calabrese has 33% less saturated fat (2.4 g vs 3.6 g).
- Pesto alla calabrese has 55% less sugar (3.4 g vs 7.6 g).
- Pesto alla calabrese has 19% less salt (1.6 g vs 2 g).
- Pesto rosso has 27% more protein (4.4 g vs 3.2 g).
- Pesto alla calabrese has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Pesto rosso lists: Nuts, 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 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.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Pesto rosso or Pesto alla calabrese?
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 307 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Pesto alla calabrese has less sugar: 3.4 g versus 7.6 g per 100 g.