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Pesto Rosso
Pesto Rosso by Specially Selected provides 319 kcal per 100 g, with 6.5 g of sugars and 3.2 g of protein. That is 19% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Red pestos category and comes in a 190 g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.25 jar (47 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 319 kcal | 150 kcal | 336 −5% | |
| Total fat | 30.2 g | 14.2 g | 18% | 31.2 |
| Saturated fat | 4.8 g | 2.3 g | 12% | 4.9 |
| Carbohydrates | 7.3 g | 3.4 g | 1% | 8.6 −15% |
| Total sugars | 6.5 g | 3.1 g | 5.5 +19% | |
| Added sugars | 1 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 1.1 −6% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.7 g | 1.3 g | 5% | 2.8 |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 1.5 g | 3% | 4.2 −24% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 2.1 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 324 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
extra virgin olive oil (27%), rehydrated sundried tomatoes (23%) paste, tomato purée, basil (7%), pecorino romano pdo cheese (3,5%) (milk) garlic parmigiano reggiano pdo cheese (2%) (milk), pine nuts (2%), sugar, salt, beetroot pr acidity regulator: lactic acid, antioxidant: ascorbic acid,
- Allergens
- Milk
- May contain traces
- CeleryEggsFishNutsPeanuts
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 190 g
- Serving size
- 0.25 jar (47 g)
- Labels & certifications
- Made in Italy
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 4088600054520
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto Rosso?
Pesto Rosso contains 319 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (0.25 jar (47 g)).
How much sugar is in Pesto Rosso?
Pesto Rosso has 6.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pesto Rosso healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 Rosso vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Pesto Rosso contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. It may also contain traces of celery, eggs, fish, nuts, peanuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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