Pesto Genovese by Italians do it better

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Pesto Genovese

by Italians do it better in Groceries Barcode 3760253400688
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown
Green-Score
c
Environmental impact estimate

Pesto Genovese by Italians do it better provides 525 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 4.9 g of protein. That is 95% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E. It is listed in the Groceries category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
55 g · High
Saturated fat
8.6 g · High
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
2.7 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 525 kcal 194 +170%
Total fat 55 g 12.8 +328%
Saturated fat 8.6 g 2.4 +254%
Carbohydrates 2 g 16.1 −88%
Total sugars 0.5 g 9.8 −95%
Protein 4.9 g 2.8 +73%
Salt 2.7 g 5.9 −54%

Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other groceries

Calories higher 8%
Sugars lower 19%
Salt higher 28%
Saturated fat higher 7%
Protein top 19%

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

Product details

Labels & certifications
OrganicEU OrganicAb agriculture biologique
Sold in
France
Barcode
3760253400688

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pesto Genovese?

Pesto Genovese contains 525 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Pesto Genovese?

Pesto Genovese has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Pesto 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 19, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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