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Pesto
Pesto by Costa Ligure provides 442 kcal per 100 g, with 5.5 g of sugars and 5.7 g of protein. That is 109% 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 135 g pack. Contains: milk, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 25.0g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 442 kcal | 111 kcal | 459 | |
| Total fat | 42 g | 10.5 g | 13% | 45.6 −8% |
| Saturated fat | 6 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 7.2 −17% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.3 g | 2.3 g | 1% | 6.3 +47% |
| Total sugars | 5.5 g | 1.4 g | 2.6 +109% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.9 −100% |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 1.4 g | 3% | 5.3 +8% |
| Salt | 2.7 g | 0.7 g | 2.4 +13% |
*% 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
Gerehydrateerde basilicum met Basilico Genovese BOB (37%), zonnebloemolie, cashewnoten, wei (melk), kaas (2,5%) (harde kaas (EU), Parmigiano Reggiano kaas (Italie)), extra olijfolie van eerste persing (Italië, EU) (2%), zout, pijnboompitten (niet-EU) (0,6%), knoflook (niet-EU (0,4%), wijnazijn, zuurteregelaars: (citroenzuur, melkzuur. Kan pinda's bevatten. *Beschermde Oorsprongsbenaming. Pesto vert au fromage. Ingrédients: basilic rehydraté avec du Basilico Genovese AOP (37%), huile de tournesol, noix de cajou, lactosérum (lait), fromage (2,5%) (fromage dure (UE),Parmigiano Reggiano fromage (Italie)), huile d'olive extra vierge (Italie, UE) (2%), sel, pignons de pin (non-UE) (0,6%), ail (non-UE) (0,4%), vinaigre de vin, correcteurs d'acidité (acide citrique, acide lactique). Peut contenir des arachides. *Appellation d'Origine Protégée.
- Allergens
- MilkNuts
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 135 g
- Serving size
- 25.0g
- Sold in
- Netherlands
- Barcode
- 8013367034382
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto?
Pesto contains 442 kcal per 100 g and about 111 kcal per serving (25.0g).
How much sugar is in Pesto?
Pesto has 5.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate 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 4 — ultra-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 June 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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