Pesto al basilico by Amo Essere

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Pesto al basilico

by Amo Essere 190 gr in Pestos Barcode 8017596127549
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Pesto al basilico by Amo Essere provides 454 kcal per 100 g, with 7.7 g of sugars and 2.9 g of protein. That is 98% 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 Pestos category and comes in a 190 gr pack. Contains: nuts, peanuts.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
43 g · High
Saturated fat
5.6 g · High
Sugars
7.7 g · Moderate
Salt
3 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 454 kcal 402 +13%
Total fat 43 g 38.4 +12%
Saturated fat 5.6 g 5.8
Carbohydrates 13 g 8.1 +61%
Total sugars 7.7 g 3.9 +98%
Added sugars 8.2 g 1.2 +557%
Dietary fiber 1.8 g 2.8 −36%
Protein 2.9 g 5.1 −44%
Salt 3 g 2.1 +46%

Category average across 809 Pestos products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other pestos

Calories higher 32%
Sugars higher 8%
Salt higher 15%
Saturated fat higher 43%
Protein top 73%
Fiber top 57%

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

Ingredients

Basilico 36%, olio di semi di girasole, ANACARDI 11,6%, sciroppo di glucosio, sale, olio extra vergine di oliva, zucchero, amido di mais, Correttore di acidità: acido lattico, aromi naturali. Può contenere tracce di altra FRUTTA A GUSCIO E ARACHIDI.

Palm oil freeMaybe veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
NutsPeanuts
May contain traces
NutsPeanuts

Additives 1

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

Product details

Quantity
190 gr
Sold in
Italy
Barcode
8017596127549

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pesto al basilico?

Pesto al basilico contains 454 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Pesto al basilico?

Pesto al basilico has 7.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Pesto al basilico 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.

What allergens does Pesto al basilico contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 31, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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