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Pesto alla genovese
Pesto alla genovese by Lidl provides 366 kcal per 100 g, with 3.3 g of sugars and 1.7 g of protein. That is 66% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category and comes in a 550 g pack. Contains: celery, eggs, milk, mustard, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 366 kcal | 194 +88% |
| Total fat | 36.6 g | 12.8 +185% |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 2.4 +71% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g | 16.1 −59% |
| Total sugars | 3.3 g | 9.8 −66% |
| Added sugars | 0.9 g | 4.8 −82% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 2.4 +39% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 2.8 −41% |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 5.9 −76% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
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Ingredients
nl pesto with basil, oil foil, 5% cashew nuts, 4,7% cheese (milk, salt, animal rennet, preservative: lysozyme (egg), vole yoghurt (milk, sugar, salt, 1,3% pecorino romano pdo (sheep's milk, salt, animal rennet), pine nuts, garlic, acid: lactic acid, antioxidant: ascorbic acid, flavouring, may contain traces of other nuts, peanuts, vi, celery and mustard, unopened at least shelf life until end: see lid edge, keep refrigerated at max after opening, 7°c and consume within 5 days, mix the pesto with cooked pasta or rist, use the pesto as a spread for bruschetta or as a herb sauce for ves and vigerote, lid, great britain ltd, lidl house, 14 kingston road, surbiton, kt5 9nu, lidl teland gmbh, main road, tallaght, dublin 24/ ldl nederland gmbh, p,o, box 198, nl-1270 ad huizen 40 / 20 c 33 19
- Allergens
- CeleryEggsMilkMustardNuts
- May contain traces
- CeleryMustardNutsPeanuts
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 550 g
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 4056489441403
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto alla genovese?
Pesto alla genovese contains 366 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Pesto alla genovese?
Pesto alla genovese has 3.3 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 D (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: Celery, Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Nuts. It may also contain traces of peanuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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