Pesto alla genovese by La Ruffano

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Pesto alla genovese

by La Ruffano 130 g in Groceries Barcode 8007004000465
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Pesto alla genovese by La Ruffano provides 356 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g of sugars and 4.2 g of protein. That is 64% 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 130 g pack. Contains: milk, nuts.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
30.4 g · High
Saturated fat
4.6 g · Moderate
Sugars
3.5 g · Low
Salt
2.4 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 356 kcal 194 +83%
Total fat 30.4 g 12.8 +137%
Saturated fat 4.6 g 2.4 +90%
Carbohydrates 11.6 g 16.1 −28%
Total sugars 3.5 g 9.8 −64%
Added sugars 0 g 4.8 −99%
Dietary fiber 0.7 g 2.4 −69%
Protein 4.2 g 2.8 +48%
Salt 2.4 g 5.9 −59%

Category average across 59927 Groceries products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other groceries

Calories higher 18%
Sugars lower 46%
Salt higher 32%
Saturated fat higher 19%
Protein top 21%
Fiber top 47%

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

Ingredients

Olio di semi di girasole, latte intero in polvere reidratato, basilico genovese DOP 20%, formaggi grattugiati 9% [formaggi grattugiati (latte, sale caglio), Grana Padano DOP (latte, sale, caglio e conservante lisozima da uovo). Pecorino Romano (latte di pecora, sale, caglio)), anacardi, siero del latte in polvere, sale, pinoli, zucchero, fibra vegetale, antiossidante: E300, correttore di acidità: E270, conservante: E200.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
MilkNuts

Additives 3

E200 - Sorbic acid
Preservative
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Quantity
130 g
Labels & certifications
PDO
Sold in
Italy
Barcode
8007004000465

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pesto alla genovese?

Pesto alla genovese contains 356 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Pesto alla genovese?

Pesto alla genovese has 3.5 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: Milk, Nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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