Green pestos
Delallo Simply Pesto Traditional Basil
6.35 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 71
Delallo Simply Pesto Traditional Basil scores 71 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 3 points Sugars 6.7 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better pesto
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Alessi Pesto Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
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Organic Roasted Red Pepper and Almond Pesto Sauce Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 89 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Carrot Pesto Freak Flag Organics · 6.75 oz/191 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Sun dried tomato pesto Stonewall Kitchen · 227 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 92 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Simply Pesto Traditional Basil
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 6.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 622 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 29 = 71
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 622 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 60 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.1 g |
| Sugars | 6.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Serving: 1 serving (45 g)
Ingredients
- OLIVE OIL
- FRESH BASIL
- CASHEW NUTS
- PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO CHEESE (COW'S MILK, CHEESE RENNET, SALT)
- PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE RENNET, SALT, WHEY, SKIMMED POWDER MILK, PINE NUTS, GARLIC, SALT)
Label text, as published
OLIVE OIL, FRESH BASIL, CASHEW NUTS, PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO CHEESE (COW'S MILK, CHEESE RENNET, SALT), PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE RENNET, SALT, WHEY, SKIMMED POWDER MILK, PINE NUTS, GARLIC, SALT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Tree nuts
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Delallo
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org