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Basil Pesto Sauce
Basil Pesto Sauce by Trader Joe's is listed in the Green pestos category. That is 27% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.25 cup (60 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 36.7 g | 22 g | 28% | 45.6 −19% |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 3 g | 15% | 7.2 −31% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g | 4 g | 1% | 6.3 +5% |
| Total sugars | 3.3 g | 2 g | 2.6 +27% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.9 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.4 −29% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 2 g | 4% | 5.3 −37% |
| Salt | 2.4 g | 1.4 g | 2.4 |
*% 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
BASIL, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, OLIVE OIL, PINE NUTS, HARD CHEESE [MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL RENNET], PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE (MILK, SALT, ANIMAL RENNET], PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (SHEEPS MILK, SALT, ANIMAL RENNET), GLUCOSE, SALT, GARLIC, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, CORNSTARCH
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 0.25 cup (60 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00758253
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Frequently asked questions
How much sugar is in Basil Pesto Sauce?
Basil Pesto Sauce has 3.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Basil Pesto Sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Basil Pesto Sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Basil Pesto Sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 15, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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