Pesto without cheese
Low GI
GL 0.2 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Rich in healthy unsaturated fats
- High calorie density
Pesto without cheese has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.2.
Updated Jan 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Pesto without cheese is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Soluble | 0.9 g |
| Insoluble | 2.1 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fat | 42 g |
| Saturated | 6 g |
| Unsaturated | 34 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Rich in healthy unsaturated fats
- Contains antioxidants from basil and garlic
- No added sugars or processed dairy
- High calorie density
- Moderate sodium content
- Low fiber compared to whole vegetables
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Pesto without cheese?
Pesto without cheese has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 0.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Pesto without cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
Pesto without cheese has a low glycemic index (10), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Basil Pesto has the lowest glycemic load?
Pesto without cheese has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Basil Pesto in this database (1 per 100 g).
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