Why does this pesto have a Nutri‑Score of E and which nutrients drive that rating?

The Nutri‑Score algorithm penalises high energy, saturated fat and salt; this pesto provides 467 kcal, 7 g saturated fat and 2.4 g salt per 100 g, which together generate a high negative point total that pushes the overall grade to E.

How does the salt content of this pesto affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

At 2.4 g of salt per 100 g, the pesto contributes a substantial amount of sodium; consuming several tablespoons could quickly add several hundred milligrams of salt, which may be problematic for people managing high blood pressure.

Is the cashew content in this pesto a concern for nut‑allergic consumers?

Yes, the product lists cashew nuts (4 % of the formulation) and also contains pine nuts, so anyone with tree‑nut allergies should avoid it.

EDEKA Bio • 190g

Pesto alla Genovese

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto alla Genovese is an organic green sauce made with basil, extra‑virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, Grana Padano and Pecorino cheeses, cashews, pine nuts and other ingredients. It belongs to the "Fat and sauces" and "Dressings and sauces" groups, delivers 467 kcal per 100 g, contains 46.8 g of fat (7 g saturated), 2.4 g of salt and 4.7 g of protein, earns a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 3. While it provides a strong basil flavor and organic certification, the high fat and salt levels, the presence of dairy and nuts, and its low Nutri‑Score make it unsuitable for low‑fat, low‑salt, vegan or nut‑allergy‑sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal467 kcal

Fat46.8 g

Saturated Fat7 g

Carbohydrates6 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pesto category, this product contains roughly four times more fat (46.8 g vs 12.0 g), nearly three times more saturated fat (7 g vs 2.1 g), double the protein (4.7 g vs 2.1 g), but far less sugar (2.2 g vs 11.0 g) and lower salt (2.4 g vs 5.0 g), while its energy density is more than double the category average (467 kcal vs 183 kcal).

Ingredients

33% Basilikum*, 22% natives Olivenöl extra*, Sonnenblumenöl*, 6,3% Grana Padano* g.U (Schafmilch*, Speisesalz, Lab), 4% Cashewkerne, Kartoffelflocken*, Speisesalz, 2% Pecorino Romano g.U. (Schafmilch*, Speisesalz, Lab), Zucker*, Pinienkerne*, Knoblauchpulver*, Säureregulator: Milchsäure; Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure. Das Produkt kann Spuren von Erdnüssen, Fisch anderen Schalenfrüchten, Sellerie, Soja, Sesam und Ei enthalten. *aus kontrolliert ökologischer Landwirtschaft.

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