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Pesto alla genovese
Préparation à base de Basilic, de fromages, d'huile d'olive extra vierge, d'ail et de pignons de pins
Pesto alla genovese by Monoprix provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 1.6 g of sugars and 2.8 g of protein. That is 84% 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 190 g pack. Contains: eggs, milk, nuts, sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 63 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 315 kcal | 194 +157% | |
| Total fat | 50 g | 31.5 g | 40% | 12.8 +289% |
| Saturated fat | 5.7 g | 3.6 g | 18% | 2.4 +135% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.8 g | 5.5 g | 2% | 16.2 −46% |
| Total sugars | 1.6 g | 1 g | 9.8 −84% | |
| Added sugars | 0.9 g | 0.6 g | 1% | 4.8 −81% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 1.2 g | 4% | 2.4 −20% |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 1.8 g | 4% | 2.8 |
| Salt | 2.4 g | 1.5 g | 5.9 −60% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59918 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other groceries
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Ingredients
Basilic 44 %, huile de tournesol 40 %, fromages râpés 4,7 % (_fromage_, Grana Padano 1,4 %, Parmigiano Reggiano 0,9 %, conservateur : lysozyme d'_oeuf_), flocons de pommes de terre [pommes de terre, émulsifiant : E471, stabilisant : E450i, curcuma, conservateur : E223 (_sulfites_), antioxydant : E304i, arôme naturel de carotte, correcteur d'acidité : E330], sel, _noix de cajou_ 1,5 %, sucre, extrait de levure, huile d'olive vierge extra 0,3 %, antioxydant : E300, correcteurs d'acidité : E500ii, E270, ail 0,2 % (dont _sulfites_), pignons de pin 0,1 %.
- Allergens
- EggsMilkNutsSulphur dioxide and sulphites
Additives 12
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 190 g
- Serving size
- 63 g
- Labels & certifications
- Green DotMade in Italy
- Sold in
- France
- Barcode
- 3350031666421
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto alla genovese?
Pesto alla genovese contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 315 kcal per serving (63 g).
How much sugar is in Pesto alla genovese?
Pesto alla genovese has 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pesto alla genovese 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 alla genovese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Pesto alla genovese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Milk, Nuts, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 13, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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