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Green pesto
Product Insights
Green pesto is a green herb sauce classified in the Fat and sauces group and sold as a condiment. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is assigned to NOVA group 3, reflecting its high fat (39.5 g per 100 g), saturated fat (6.8 g) and moderate salt (1.15 g) while containing very low sugar (1.7 g). The formulation includes cheese that introduces a milk allergen, provides 6.3 g of protein and makes the product unsuitable for vegans.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g/ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for similar sauces, this pesto contains far less sugar (1.7 g vs 10.95 g) and lower salt (1.15 g vs 5.02 g) but considerably more fat (39.5 g vs 12.01 g), saturated fat (6.8 g vs 2.14 g) and calories (398 kcal vs 183 kcal).
Ingredients
Basil (26%), olive oil (23%), water, medium fat hard cheese (milk), extra virgin olive oil (9%), toasted pine nuts, concentrated lemon juice, garlic purée, salt, potato starch
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