Basil Pesto, Basil
Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 25 ingredients and no additives we flag. The nutrition score reflects high total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041220572793
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size50 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
19%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars N/A
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
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
17 listed · 3 flagged for reviewBASIL, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (SHEEP'S MILK, SALT, ANIMAL RENNET, CHEESE CULTURES), WATER, CASHEWS, BAMBOO FIBER, GRANA PADANO CHEESE (COW'S MILK, SALT, ANIMAL RENNET, EGG LYSOZYME), SALT, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, PINE NUTS, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, POTATO STARCH, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL BASIL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID.
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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: Sunflower Seed 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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
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