Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including artificial colors. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
747479000154
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size63 g
Amount per serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g
40%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
1%
Sodium 980mg
43%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 2g Added Sugars
4%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 150mg
12%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
11 listed · 3 flagged for reviewBASIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, HARD GRATED CHEESE (COW'S MILK, ENZYMES, SALT), CASHEWS, SEA SALT, SUGAR, POTATO FLAKES (POTATOES), PINE NUTS, DRIED GLUCOSE SYRUP, GARLIC, LACTIC ACID.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Homemade Basil 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: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dried Glucose Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
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