Why does Pesto Verde receive a Nutri‑Score of E, and which nutrients are responsible for this low rating?

The E rating is driven mainly by its very high fat (60 g) and saturated fat (11 g) content, together with a substantial salt level (2.36 g), which all generate the maximum negative points in the Nutri‑Score algorithm.

How does the high fat and salt content of this pesto affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

For diabetics, the modest sugar amount (2.8 g) is acceptable, but the excess fat can increase calorie intake and weight gain risk; for hypertensive individuals, the 2.36 g of salt per 100 g adds a significant amount of sodium, potentially raising blood pressure if consumed regularly.

Is the presence of walnuts and cashews in this pesto a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, both walnuts and cashews are listed as allergens, and the product label explicitly flags them, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid this pesto.

Alnatura GmbH, Alnatura • 120 g

Pesto Verde

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto Verde is a 120 g organic green pesto produced by Alnatura, featuring basil, extra‑virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, walnuts, cashews, hard cheese, sea salt, pine nuts and garlic, all sourced from biodynamic agriculture. Nutritionally, it is very high in total fat (60 g) and saturated fat (11 g) per 100 g, contains a high salt level (2.36 g) but low sugars (2.8 g), earns a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to the NOVA 3 processing category, placing it among moderately processed foods. The pesto falls under the PNNS “Fat and sauces” group, is not vegan due to cheese, and carries milk and tree‑nut allergens, so consumers with these sensitivities should avoid it.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal609 kcal

Fat60 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates8.1 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce, this pesto contains five times more fat (60 g vs 12 g), double the saturated fat (11 g vs 2.1 g), but about half the salt (2.36 g vs 5 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Basilikum* 25 %, natives Olivenöl extra* 18,5 %, Sonnenblumenöl* 18,5 %, WALNÜSSE* 14 %, CASHEWNÜSSE* 13 %, Hartkäse 7 % (PECORINO*, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO G.U.*), Meersalz, Pinienkerne*, Knoblauch* *aus biologischer Landwirtschaft Kann Spuren von Gluten, Ei, Soja, Mandel, Sellerie, Senf und Sesam enthalten.

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