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Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread
Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread by Classico provides 523 kcal per 100 g, with 0.1 g of sugars and 8.3 g of protein. That is 96% less 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 8.1 oz pack. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (62 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 523 kcal | 324 kcal | 459 +14% | |
| Total fat | 54 g | 33.5 g | 43% | 45.6 +19% |
| Saturated fat | 11.7 g | 7.3 g | 37% | 7.2 +62% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g | 0.4 g | 0% | 6.3 −89% |
| Total sugars | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 2.6 −96% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.9 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 1% | 2.4 −87% |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 5.1 g | 10% | 5.3 +57% |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 0.9 g | 2.4 −38% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 660 Green pestos products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other green pestos
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
BASIL, SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC, PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), OLIVE OIL, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SPICE, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR.
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 8.1 oz
- Serving size
- 1/4 cup (62 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041129000052
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread?
Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread contains 523 kcal per 100 g and about 324 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (62 g)).
How much sugar is in Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread?
Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread has 0.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread 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 Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 31, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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