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Pesto alla genovese
Pesto alla genovese by Italians do it better provides 578 kcal per 100 g, with 0.3 g of sugars and 5.5 g of protein. That is 89% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E. It is listed in the Green pestos category and comes in a 180 pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 578 kcal | 459 +26% |
| Total fat | 61 g | 45.6 +34% |
| Saturated fat | 9.9 g | 7.2 +37% |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g | 6.3 −84% |
| Total sugars | 0.3 g | 2.6 −89% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0.9 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g | 2.4 −87% |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 5.3 |
| Salt | 3.5 g | 2.4 +46% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, 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
Huile d'olive (origine: UE), basilic concentré 26% (origine: Italie), pignons de pin 7%, Parmigiano Reggiano AOP (lait) 5%, sel, vinaigre de vin, ail, régulateurs d'acidité: ac. citrique, ac. lactique
Product details
- Quantity
- 180
- Labels & certifications
- PDOMade in Italy
- Sold in
- France
- Barcode
- 3760253401432
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto alla genovese?
Pesto alla genovese contains 578 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Pesto alla genovese?
Pesto alla genovese has 0.3 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). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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