Red pesto by Sainsbury's

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Red pesto

by Sainsbury's in Pestos Barcode 00936408
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Red pesto by Sainsbury's provides 284 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 2.9 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pestos category. Contains: eggs, milk, nuts.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
26.7 g · High
Saturated fat
3.3 g · Moderate
Sugars
3.6 g · Low
Salt
1.2 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 284 kcal 402 −29%
Total fat 26.7 g 38.4 −31%
Saturated fat 3.3 g 5.8 −43%
Carbohydrates 6.8 g 8.1 −16%
Total sugars 3.6 g 3.9 −7%
Added sugars 0.6 g 1.2 −51%
Dietary fiber 2.4 g 2.8 −14%
Protein 2.9 g 5.1 −44%
Salt 1.2 g 2.1 −41%

Category average across 809 Pestos products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other pestos

Calories lower 24%
Sugars higher 47%
Salt lower 28%
Saturated fat lower 19%
Protein top 73%
Fiber top 42%

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

Ingredients

Tomato Paste (41%), Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Refined Soyabean, Corn, Rapeseed or Olive Oil), Rehydrated Sundried Tomatoes (8%), Tomato Purée (6%), Basil (5%), Red Peppers, Grana Padano Cheese (2%) (Grana Padano Cheese (Cows' Milk), Preservative: Egg Lysozyme), Cashew Nuts, Salt, Pecorino Romano Cheese (Sheep's Milk) (1%), Carrots, Pine Nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid; Paprika Powder, Pea Fibre, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
EggsMilkNuts

Additives 3

E1105 - Lysozyme
Preservative

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
00936408

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Red pesto?

Red pesto contains 284 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Red pesto?

Red pesto has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Red pesto 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 Red pesto vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Red pesto contain?

According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Milk, Nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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