Pesto Sauce
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including artificial colors. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
076808005448
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size60 g
Amount per serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g
24%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
2%
Sodium 600mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
12 listed · 2 flagged for reviewBASIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, SPINACH, GARLIC, GRANA PADANO CHEESE PDO (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES [EGGS]), SALT, CASHEWS, POTATO FLAKES, PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE PDO (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), LACTIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL BASIL FLAVOR.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Pesto Sauce's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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