Sauces
365 Everyday Value Basil pesto
6.5 oz/185 g
Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 76
365 Everyday Value Basil pesto scores 76 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 6.7 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 7 points Salt 2.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. 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 Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Homemade Noodles Pesto Mrs. Miller's · 14 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Carrot Pesto Freak Flag Organics · 6.75 oz/191 g Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Roasted Red Pepper and Almond Pesto Sauce Trader Joe's Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 89 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Sun dried tomato pesto Stonewall Kitchen · 227 g Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 92 out of 100 , 16 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Basil pesto
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 6.7 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 2.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 462 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 5.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 24.5 = 75.5 → 76
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 462 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 44.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5.8 g |
| Protein | 5.8 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (0.25 cup)
Ingredients
- BASIL
- EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER SEED OIL
- CASHEWS
- PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ANIMAL RENNET)
- PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (SHEEP'S MILK, SALT, LAMB'S RENNET, CHEESE CULTURES)
- SEA SALT
- PINE NUTS
- LACTIC ACID
- GARLIC
Label text, as published
BASIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, CASHEWS, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ANIMAL RENNET), PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (SHEEP'S MILK, SALT, LAMB'S RENNET, CHEESE CULTURES), SEA SALT, PINE NUTS, LACTIC ACID, GARLIC
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Tree nuts
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
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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