Basil Pesto, Basil
Processing Score
7.6Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 31 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041512155505
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size60 g
Amount per serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g
35%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 480mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 150mg
12%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
Potassium 70mg
1%
* 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
14 listed · 2 flagged for reviewCANOLA OIL, BASIL, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PINE NUTS, GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, LEMON JUICE, SALT, CULTURED DEXTROSE TO PROTECT FLAVOR, CALCIUM ASCORBATE (PROTECT QUALITY), GREEN COLOR ADDED (WATER, GUM ARABIC, FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATES [FOR COLOR], MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, TURMERIC OLEORESIN [FOR COLOR], ASCORBIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE]), SPICE.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Basil Pesto, Basil'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: Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Ascorbate (Protect Quality).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Green Color Added (Water, Gum Arabic, Fruit Juice Concentrates [For Color], Medium Chain Triglycerides, Turmeric Oleoresin [For Color], Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate [Preservative]).
Natural sources but industrial application.
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