Green Basil Pesto Paste
Processing Score
5.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041253360084
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size32 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 2g Added Sugars
4%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 50mg
4%
Iron 0mg
0%
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
16 listed · 2 flagged for reviewBASIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, WATER, PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO DOP, CASHEW NUTS, DEXTROSE, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN STARCH, VEGETABLE FIBERS, SODIUM CASEINATE, NATURAL BASIL AROMA, GARLIC, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Green Basil Pesto Paste scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 45% of the 9,519 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Green Basil Pesto Paste'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
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: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Milk Or Tree Nuts?
This product lists milk and tree nuts in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks these and other allergens and ingredients on your Avoid List. Download Ketzal to set up your own Avoid List and get an alert when a product you scan contains something on it.
Get Ketzal
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
Big Red Marinara
1.04.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Chef's Diced Tomatoes
Cento
1.06.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Chopped Tomatoes
Pomi
1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Filippo Berio
1.03.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
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.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.