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Barilla PESTO alla GENOVESE
basil pesto
Barilla PESTO alla GENOVESE by Barilla provides 492 kcal per 100 g, with 5 g of sugars and 4.7 g of protein. That is 90% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Green pestos category and comes in a 190 g pack. Contains: milk, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 47.5 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 492 kcal | 234 kcal | 459 +7% | |
| Total fat | 47 g | 22.3 g | 29% | 45.6 |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 7.2 −27% |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | 5.2 g | 2% | 6.3 +74% |
| Total sugars | 5 g | 2.4 g | 2.6 +90% | |
| Added sugars | 3.2 g | 1.5 g | 3% | 0.9 +261% |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | 1.4 g | 5% | 2.4 +27% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 2.2 g | 4% | 5.3 −11% |
| Salt | 3.2 g | 1.5 g | 2.4 +34% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 660 Green pestos products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other green pestos
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
sunflower oil, fresh basil 30%, cashew nuts, parmigiano reggiano pdo cheese 5%, (milk), maize fibre, whey powder (milk), salt, milk protein, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, basil extract, natural flavourings (milk), acidity regulator: lactic acid, garlic
- Allergens
- MilkNuts
- May contain traces
- Nuts
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 190 g
- Serving size
- 47.5 g
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenNo GMOsPDOTrimanISCC PlusProduit en Italie
- Sold in
- France, Netherlands
- Barcode
- 8076809513753
Prices reported by shoppers
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Recipe & label changes
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September 21, 2026
- Name: PESTO alla GENOVESE → Barilla PESTO alla GENOVESE
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Barilla PESTO alla GENOVESE?
Barilla PESTO alla GENOVESE contains 492 kcal per 100 g and about 234 kcal per serving (47.5 g).
How much sugar is in Barilla PESTO alla GENOVESE?
Barilla PESTO alla GENOVESE has 5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Barilla PESTO alla GENOVESE healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Barilla PESTO alla GENOVESE vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Barilla PESTO alla GENOVESE contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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