Why does Pesto Verde receive a Nutri‑Score of E and which nutrients are responsible?

The Nutri‑Score algorithm penalizes its high energy (336 kcal/100 g), high saturated fat (5.6 g) and high salt (2.3 g); these negatives outweigh the modest points from fiber and fruit‑vegetable content, resulting in a grade E.

How does the high fat and salt content of this pesto affect a heart‑healthy or hypertensive diet?

The 33 g of total fat and 5.6 g of saturated fat can raise cholesterol levels, while 2.3 g of salt adds about 0.9 g of sodium, which may increase blood pressure; therefore it should be used sparingly and balanced with low‑fat, low‑salt foods.

Is the Parmigiano Reggiano in Pesto Verde a problem for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes; the cheese contributes milk proteins and a small amount of lactose, so anyone allergic to milk or sensitive to lactose should avoid this pesto or choose a dairy‑free alternative.

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Pesto Verde

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto Verde is a 185 g Italian-made green pesto sauce classified in the Fat and sauces / Dressings and sauces group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is labeled as NOVA 3, reflecting a high fat (33 g/100 g), high saturated fat (5.6 g) and high salt (2.3 g) content while providing modest protein (3.7 g) and dietary fiber (2.6 g). The product contains several allergens (milk, nuts, sulfites) and includes two additives (E270, E330), making it unsuitable for some dietary restrictions despite its basil and olive‑oil base.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal336 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat5.6 g

Carbohydrates4.4 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sauces, this pesto has far lower sugar and salt but markedly higher fat, saturated fat and energy per 100 g.

Ingredients

Basilic 49% (origine Italie), huile d'olive vierge extra 16% (origine UE), huile de tournesol, Parmigiano Reggiano 6% (lait origine Italie), pomme de terre, pignons de pin 3%, noix de cajou 2,5%, fécule de pomme de terre, sel, sucre, ail (ail (contient sulfites) 0,55%, sel acidifiants: acide citrique, acide lactique antioxydant : acide ascorbique), acidifiant : acide lactique, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, poivre. Traces éventuelles de noix, arachides, amandes, pistaches, céleri, œuf, poisson, moutarde, soja et céréales contenant du gluten.

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