View full-size photo · Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA
Pesto alla Genovese con aglio
Pesto alla Genovese con aglio by Lettere dall'Italia provides 375 kcal per 100 g, with 1.7 g of sugars and 6.1 g of protein. That is 83% 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 120g pack. Contains: milk, nuts, sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 100g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal | 375 kcal | 194 +93% | |
| Total fat | 37.4 g | 37.4 g | 48% | 12.8 +191% |
| Saturated fat | 6.9 g | 6.9 g | 35% | 2.4 +184% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.5 g | 2.5 g | 1% | 16.1 −85% |
| Total sugars | 1.7 g | 1.7 g | 9.8 −83% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 4.8 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 1.1 g | 4% | 2.4 −55% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 6.1 g | 12% | 2.8 +116% |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 1.5 g | 5.9 −74% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other groceries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Olio di semi di girasole, basilico genovese DOP 24%, latte intero in polvere reidratato, formaggi grattugiati (latte, sale, caglio) 10%, pecorino romano DOP (latte di pecora sale caglio) 3,5%, anacardi, burro (latte), sale, pinoli 1%, fibra vegetale, aglio (solfiti) 0,1%, antiossidante E300, correttore di acidita: E270, conservante: E200. Puo contenere uovo, sedano, senape, semi di sesamo, crostacei, arachidi, altra frutta a guscio.
- Allergens
- MilkNutsSulphur dioxide and sulphites
- May contain traces
- CeleryCrustaceansEggsMustardNutsPeanutsSesame seeds
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 120g
- Serving size
- 100g
- Labels & certifications
- PDO
- Sold in
- Italy
- Barcode
- 8019730079981
Prices reported by shoppers
Loading prices…
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto alla Genovese con aglio?
Pesto alla Genovese con aglio contains 375 kcal per 100 g and about 375 kcal per serving (100g).
How much sugar is in Pesto alla Genovese con aglio?
Pesto alla Genovese con aglio has 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pesto alla Genovese con aglio 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 con aglio vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Pesto alla Genovese con aglio contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Nuts, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. It may also contain traces of celery, crustaceans, eggs, mustard, peanuts, sesame seeds. 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.
Reviews
Compare & rankings
Healthier alternatives
Best in category →Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.
b NOVA 3 
a NOVA 4 
b NOVA 3 
b NOVA 1 More groceries
View all →
NOVA 2 
d NOVA 4 
c 
e 
e NOVA 4 
c NOVA 3 More from Lettere dall'Italia
View all →
a NOVA 3 
c 
e NOVA 4 
d 
NOVA 3