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Pesto Genovese
Pesto Genovese by Barilla provides 492 kcal per 100 g, with 5 g of sugars and 4.7 g of protein. That is 90% more 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 Green pestos category and comes in a 190 g (190 ml) pack. Contains: milk, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 492 kcal | 459 +7% |
| Total fat | 47 g | 45.6 |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g | 7.2 −27% |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | 6.3 +74% |
| Total sugars | 5 g | 2.6 +90% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0.9 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | 2.4 +27% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 5.3 −11% |
| Salt | 3.2 g | 2.4 +32% |
*% 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
Pflanzliche Öle (Olive, Sonnenblume), frisches Basilikum 30%, CASHEWKERNE, Parmigiano Reggiano g.U. Käse 5% (MILCH), Maisfaser, Molkepulver (MILCH), Salz, MILCHeiweiss, natives Olivenöl extra, Zucker, Basilikumextrakt, natürliche Aromen (MILCH), Säureregulator: Milchsäure, Knoblauch. Kann Spuren von anderen Schalenfrüchten (Hartschalenobst) enthalten. Allergenhinweise: Enthält: Milch und Milcherzeugnisse (einschließlich Lactose). Nüsse und Nusserzeugnisse. Kaschunuss und Kaschunusserzeugnisse.
- Allergens
- MilkNuts
- May contain traces
- MilkNuts
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 190 g (190 ml)
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenSustainable farmingNo palm oilPDO
- Sold in
- Bulgaria, Germany, Italy
- Barcode
- 8076809580762
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto Genovese?
Pesto Genovese contains 492 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Pesto Genovese?
Pesto Genovese has 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); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Pesto Genovese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Pesto 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 May 13, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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