Why does this pesto have a Nutri‑Score of E and which nutrients are responsible for the low rating?

The Nutri‑Score of E is driven by its very high fat (56 g) and saturated fat (9.6 g) levels, a relatively high salt content (2.6 g), and low contributions from fiber (0.7 g) and fruit‑vegetable‑legume content, which together lower the overall score.

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

The large amount of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol, while the 2.6 g of salt per 100 g may increase blood pressure, making it a food that should be limited for people managing diabetes or hypertension and used only in small portions.

Is this pesto suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

It is gluten‑free and low in carbohydrates, so it fits a keto plan, but it contains dairy cheese and nuts, so it is not vegan, may pose a risk for nut‑allergic individuals, and its halal suitability depends on the source of the cheese rennet.

Eurospin • 130g

Pesto alla genovese

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto alla genovese is a ready‑to‑eat green sauce belonging to the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups. With 536 kcal, 56 g fat (including 9.6 g saturated), 2.6 g salt and 6.9 g protein per 100 g, it exceeds the average pesto in energy, fat and salt while providing more protein but only 0.7 g fiber and virtually no sugars. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E, is classified as a NOVA 3 processed product, is gluten‑free but contains dairy and tree nuts, making it unsuitable for vegan or nut‑allergic consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal536 kcal

Fat56 g

Saturated Fat9.6 g

Carbohydrates0.7 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pesto, this product contains roughly five times more fat, nearly four times the saturated fat, about half the salt, almost five times the calories, double the protein, but far less fiber and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Olio extravergine di oliva 52%, "Basilico Genovese DOP" 25%, "Grana Padano DOP" (LATTE, sale, caglio, lisozima dell'uovo), pinoli, NOCI, sale, "Pecorino Romano DOP" (LATTE di pecora, sale, caglio), antiossidante: acido ascorbico, acidificante: acido citrico. Può contenere tracce di altra FRUTTA A GUSCIO.

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