Why does Pesto alla Genovese receive a Nutri‑Score of E, and which nutrients drive this low rating?

The E grade is mainly due to its very high fat (42 g) and saturated fat (5.2 g) levels, a relatively high salt content (2.5 g), and low points for positive factors such as fruit‑vegetable percentage (44.5 %) and fiber (1 g), which together lower the overall score.

How does the high fat and saturated fat in this pesto affect heart‑healthy or weight‑management diets?

The elevated total and saturated fats increase the caloric density and can raise LDL cholesterol, making the pesto less suitable for diets that limit saturated fat for heart health or for weight‑loss plans that require lower calorie intake.

Is this pesto safe for people with nut, milk, or egg allergies, and what alternatives exist?

The product contains cashews (nuts), Grana Padano and Pecorino cheeses (milk and egg‑containing), so it is not safe for those allergies; consumers can look for vegan or nut‑free pesto variants that use seeds or oil instead of nuts and dairy.

Florelli • 190 g

Pesto alla Genovese

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto alla Genovese is a traditional Italian condiment classified in the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces families. It delivers a very high fat content of 42 g per 100 g, with 5.2 g of saturated fat and 2.5 g of salt, while sugars are low at 0.6 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA group 3 rating. The product benefits from a high proportion of fresh basil (44.5 %) and provides some fiber, but it includes cashews, Grana Padano and Pecorino cheeses, making it unsuitable for nut, milk or egg‑allergic consumers and less appropriate for low‑fat or heart‑healthy diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal403 kcal

Fat42 g

Saturated Fat5.2 g

Carbohydrates2.4 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this pesto contains about 3.5 times more fat (42 g vs 12 g), more than double the saturated fat (5.2 g vs 2.15 g), far less sugar (0.6 g vs 10.94 g) and about half the salt content (2.5 g vs 5.14 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Basilic frais 44,5%, huile de tournesol, pommes de terre, noix de cajou, fromage Grana Padano AOP 2% (contient œufs), sel, ail, pignons de pin, huile d'olive, jus de citron concentré, fromage Pecorino Romano AOP 0,2%.

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Cucina

190 g