Pesto by Monti

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Pesto

by Monti in Green pestos Barcode 8003979005597
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Pesto by Monti provides 527 kcal per 100 g, with 0.9 g of sugars and 3.2 g of protein. That is 66% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Green pestos category. Contains: milk, nuts.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
55 g · High
Saturated fat
8.4 g · High
Sugars
0.9 g · Low
Salt
2.2 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 527 kcal 459 +15%
Total fat 55 g 45.6 +21%
Saturated fat 8.4 g 7.2 +16%
Carbohydrates 4.3 g 6.3 −32%
Total sugars 0.9 g 2.6 −66%
Added sugars 0 g 0.9 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.8 g 2.4 −23%
Protein 3.2 g 5.3 −40%
Salt 2.2 g 2.4 −8%

Category average across 660 Green pestos products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other green pestos

Calories higher 29%
Sugars lower 25%
Salt lower 45%
Saturated fat higher 28%
Protein top 89%
Fiber top 50%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Olio di semi di girasole, basilico 36%, anacardi, sale, formaggio Pecorino (latte di pecora, sale, caglio), pinoli, aglio, antiossidante: acido ascorbico, conservante: sorbato di potassio, correttore di acidità: acido citrico.

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
MilkNuts

Additives 3

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Sold in
Italy
Barcode
8003979005597

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pesto?

Pesto contains 527 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Pesto?

Pesto has 0.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Pesto healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Pesto vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Pesto contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk, Nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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