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Pesto Ricotta
Pesto Ricotta by Alnatura provides 516 kcal per 100 g, with 1.9 g of sugars and 8.5 g of protein. That is 65% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Red pestos category and comes in a 140 g 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 | 516 kcal | 336 +53% |
| Total fat | 52 g | 31.2 +66% |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 4.9 +47% |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g | 8.6 −65% |
| Total sugars | 1.9 g | 5.5 −65% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 1.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 2.8 −71% |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 4.2 +101% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 2.1 −56% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 325 Red pestos products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other red pestos
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sonnenblumenöl*, RICOTTA-KÄSE* 22%, Tomatenmark* zweifach konzentriert 11%, Tomaten* 10%, WALNÜSSE* 5%, SCHAFSKÄSE*, Reismehl*, CASHEWNÜSSE*, Basilikum*, Meersalz, Knoblauch*, Säuerungsmittel: MILCHSÄURE. *aus biologischer Landwirtschaft .
- Allergens
- MilkNuts
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 140 g
- Labels & certifications
- OrganicEU OrganicIT-BIO-006
- Sold in
- Germany, Switzerland, world
- Barcode
- 42270997
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto Ricotta?
Pesto Ricotta contains 516 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Pesto Ricotta?
Pesto Ricotta has 1.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pesto Ricotta healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Pesto Ricotta vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Pesto Ricotta 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 13, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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