Pesto rosso vs Pesto rouge
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Pesto rosso | Pesto rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | — | 4 |
| Calories | 333 kcal | 305 kcal |
| Fat | 30.7 g | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.3 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 4 g | 7.4 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 2.3 g |
| Fiber | 4 g | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 4.4 g |
| Additives | 0 | 3 |
| Allergens | Milk, Nuts | Eggs, Milk, Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Pesto rouge has 12% less fat (27 g vs 30.7 g).
- Pesto rouge has 16% less saturated fat (3.6 g vs 4.3 g).
- Pesto rosso has 46% less sugar (4 g vs 7.4 g).
- Pesto rosso has 30% less salt (1.6 g vs 2.3 g).
- Pesto rosso has 60% more fiber (4 g vs 1.6 g).
- Pesto rouge has 14% more protein (4.4 g vs 3.8 g).
- Only Pesto rouge lists: Eggs.
Ingredients
Pesto rosso
Tomates* 29% (cubes, double concentré*) (origine France), huile d'olive vierge extra extraite à froid, tomates mi-séchées* 16% (origine Italie), huile de tournesol graines tournesol*, basilic*, noix de cajou*, fromage* Parmiggiano Reggiano AOP (lactose) Vinaigre de vin blanc*, sel de mer, ail*. En gras: allergènes. Souligné issu du commer équitable. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. PARMIGIANO REGGIANO AGRICULTURE NOLOGIQUE Biologische pesto saus met tomaten Ingrediënten: tomaten 29% (tomaat*, dubble concentraat*) (oorsprong Frankri koudgeperste extravierge olijfolie, gedroogde tomaten* 16% (oorsprong zonnebloemolie*, zonnebloemzaden*, basilicum*, cashewnoot, kaas Parmig Reggiano AOP (lactose) 3%, witte wijnazijn, zeezout, knoflook*. In het vet: allergeet Onderstreept: fair trade. "Ingrediënten afkomstig uit de biologische landbouw.
Pesto rouge
Pulpe de tomates au jus 31% (tomates 21,7%, jus de tomates 9,3%), huile de tournesol, double concentré de tomates 16%, purée de tomates mi-réduite 9%, _fromage_ Grana Padano AOP 3,5% (contient conservateur: lysozyme d'_oeuf_), _noix de cajou_ 3%, perméat de _lactosérum_, amidon de maïs, protéines de _lait_, sel, basilic 1,5%, arômes naturels (contient _lait_), _fromage_ Pecorino Romano AOP 1%, Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP (vinaigre de vin, moût de raisin concentré), correcteurs d'acidité: acide lactique et acide citrique, ail, arôme naturel de basilic. Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coque, arachides, poissons, soja et céleri.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Pesto rosso or Pesto rouge?
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 rouge has fewer calories: 305 kcal versus 333 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Pesto rosso has less sugar: 4 g versus 7.4 g per 100 g.