Pesto Genovese
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including artificial colors. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
070670008224
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 270mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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, CASHEW NUTS, GRANA PADANO DOP CHEESE (COW'S MILK, SALT, RENNET, LYSOZYME FROM EGG), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, POTATO FLAKES, PECORINO ROMANO DOP (SHEEP'S MILK, SALT, RENNET), SUGAR, GARLIC, PINE NUTS, SALT, ACIDITY CORRECTOR: LACTIC ACID.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Pesto Genovese'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, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acidity Corrector: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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