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Pesto
Sauce pour pâtes à base de basilic
Pesto by L'Italie des Saveurs provides 541 kcal per 100 g, with 6.2 g of sugars and 3.9 g of protein. That is 37% less 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 Groceries category and comes in a 180 g pack. Contains: eggs, milk, pignons.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 180 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 541 kcal | 973 kcal | 194 +178% | |
| Total fat | 55 g | 99 g | 127% | 12.8 +328% |
| Saturated fat | 9.5 g | 17.1 g | 86% | 2.4 +291% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5 g | 13.5 g | 5% | 16.1 −54% |
| Total sugars | 6.2 g | 11.2 g | 9.8 −37% | |
| Added sugars | 1.4 g | 2.5 g | 5% | 4.8 −71% |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 7 g | 14% | 2.8 +38% |
| Salt | 3.4 g | 6.1 g | 5.9 −42% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other groceries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Huile d'olive vierge extra, basilic Génois 28%, huile de tournesol, _pignons_, fromage Grana Padano (_lait_, sel, présure, conservateur : lysozyme d'_oeuf_), sirop de glucose, sel, fromage Pecorino (_lait_ de brebis, sel, présure), ail, antioxydant : acide ascorbique
- Allergens
- EggsMilkPignons
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 180 g
- Serving size
- 180 g
- Labels & certifications
- Made in Italy
- Sold in
- France
- Barcode
- 8059070741537
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto?
Pesto contains 541 kcal per 100 g and about 973 kcal per serving (180 g).
How much sugar is in Pesto?
Pesto has 6.2 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: Eggs, Milk, Pignons. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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