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APesto
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Graded A — 69 out of 100, #5 of 25 condiments & sauces. Low sugar carries the score (92/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).
The short version: Basil, pine nuts, and enough parmesan to matter.
The catch: Cholesterol absent from USDA record; entered as 0.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 69
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#5 of 25 in Condiments & Sauces. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Pesto healthy?
It grades A — 69 out of 100, #5 of 25 condiments & sauces in our system. Basil, pine nuts, and enough parmesan to matter.
How many calories are in Pesto?
418 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Pesto calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.