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Pestos Roundup

We analyzed 45 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Detailed Reviews (Page 2)

Calories
300
Sugar
0g
Trader Joe's

Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto

Ingredients: KALE, OLIVE OIL BLEND (OLIVE OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), WATER, BASIL, CASHEW BUTTER (DRY ROASTED CASHEWS, SUNFLOWER OIL, GARLIC, LEMON JUICE, SEA SALT, BLACK PEPPER.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
450
Sugar
2g
PRIANO

Pesto Sauce

Ingredients: basil, olive oil, cashew nuts, sunflower oil, grana padano cheese (milk, salt, rennet, lysozyme from egg (preservative)), water, salt, sugar, pine nuts, lactic acid, garlic powder,

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
433
Sugar
0g
Member's Mark

Pesto

Ingredients: % dv amountiserving nutrition amountiserving facts total fat 27g 35% total carb, 3g 1% hod 10 sevings sat, fat 5g trans fat og 25% fiber 1g total sugars og e container serving size cholesterol 15mg 14 cup (62g) 5% hd, 0g adte surans ph sodium 700mg 30% protein 6g calories ering 4i0 vitamín d o • calcium 15% • iron 4% potassun npedients: basil, parmesan cheese (pasteurized part skim coms mll cheese culture, salt, enzymes), vegetable oil blend (canola ol olue dl smflower oil, minced garlic, salt, turmeric oleoresin color, roman cheese made from cow's milk (pasteurized milk, cheese cuipes, salt, enzymes), pine nuts, citric acid, ascorbic kod preseriative, rosemary extract, spices, containce: milk, pine nuts, feplacajo

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
500
Sugar
7g
Barilla

Pesto creamy genovese

Ingredients: sunflower oil, basil, cashews, grana padano cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes [egg]), whey powder, salt, pecorino romano cheese (sheep's milk, salt, enzymes), sugar, extra virgin olive oil, basil extract, natural flavor (milk), garlic, buttermilk powde

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
317
Sugar
0g
Barilla

Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce

Ingredients: Basil, sunflower oil, spinach, garlic, grana padano cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes [eggs]), salt, cashews, potato flakes, pecorino romano cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), lactic acid, yeast extract, natural basil flavor.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
270
Sugar
0g
Market side

Basil pesto

Ingredients: Basil, sunflower oil, salt, ascorbic acid, oil blend, pasteurized part-skim milk, Parmesan cheese cultures, enzymes, water, potato flakes, garlic, Contains milk

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
440
Sugar
2g
Priano

Alla Genocese Pesto

Ingredients: Basil, olive oil, sunflower oil, cashews, Grana Padano cheese (milk, salt, enzymes, lysozyme from egg), potato flakes, salt, lactic acid, sugar, pine nuts, garlic puree, ascorbic acid. Contains: milk, egg, tree nuts (cashews, pine nuts). May contain other tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachio), peanuts, fish (tuna, salmon, anchovies), soy.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains Peanut
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Seggiano

Tomato & Almond Pesto

Ingredients: TOMATO PULP 52%, DRY TOMATO 21%, BASIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, TOMATO PASTE 5%, ALMONDS 4%, SALT, GARLIC, OREGANO, CHILI PEPPER, ACID: CITRIC ACID

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
De Cecco

Pesto Rosso with Mascarpone

Ingredients: tomato pulp 26%, tomato paste 23%, olive oil, mascarpone cheese 14% (cream, citric acid), dried rehydrated tomato flakes 5%, cashew flour 3,9%, basil 2,5%, Grana Padano PDO cheese 2% (milk, salt, rennet, egg lysozyme), Pecorino Romano PDO cheese 2% made from sheep's milk (sheep's milk, salt, rennet), maltodextrin from corn, dextrose, salt, walnuts 1%, oregano, powdered chili pepper, lactic acid

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Legnano

Green Pesto Alla Genovese Organic

Ingredients: Basil*, Sunflower Oil*, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese* (Cow's Milk*, Salt, Rennet), Cane Sugar, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil*, Cashew nuts*, Pine Nuts*, Potato Flakes, Salt, Garlic Powder*, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
287
Sugar
9g
Deluxe,Lidl

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Rosso

Ingredients: 25% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 23% Tomato Purée, Tomato Preparation (Water, 10% Dried Tomatoes, Salt, Sugar Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid; Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid), 10% Double Concentrated Tomato Paste, 7.4% Basil, 3.5% Pecorino Romano Cheese P.D.O. (Sheep's Milk), 2% Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese P.D.O. (Milk), 2% Pine Nuts, Garlic, Sugar, Beetroot Powder, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid; Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
379
Sugar
0g
Vita Verde

HELDENKRAUT Bärlauch-Chili-Pesto

Ingredients: 49% Bärlauch (zert. Wildsammlung), 45% Olivenöl nativ extra*, 4% Alexandersalz, 2% Chili* *Aus kontr. biol. Anbau

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
371
Sugar
0g
Classico

Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread

Ingredients: BASIL, SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC, PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), OLIVE OIL, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SPICE, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
428
Sugar
1g
Tesco

Finest Pesto With Fresh Basil

Ingredients: Basil (25%), Rapeseed Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (18%), Medium Fat Hard Cheese (_Milk_), Lemon Juice, Pecorino Medium Fat Hard Cheese (_Milk_), Toasted Pine Nuts, Garlic Puree, Salt, Potato Starch

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
550
Sugar
0g
Kirkland Signature

Basil Pesto

Ingredients: basil blend (genovese basil d.0.p., sunfluwer oil, sea salt) sunflower oil, parmesan cheese, (pasteurized part-skim cow's milk, cheese cultures, sea salt, enzymes), pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino romano d.o.p.cheese (sheep's milk, rennet, salt), fresh garlic, ascorbic acid, citric acid, black pepper. contains: milk, pine nuts.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Pestos category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 45 products in the Pestos category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Pestos?+
We rank Pestos based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Pestos here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.
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