Pesto
No glycemic index6/10
Glycemic index not measured yet
6 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 6/10
- Low sugar content
- Very high caloric content
Pesto has no measured glycemic index yet. It contains 6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #171580 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Pesto
- Vegan hemp seed pestoGI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g hemp seed
- Red pepper pestoGI 20 · GL 2 per 100 g bell pepper
- Red pestoGI 15 · GL 2 per 100 g red
- GI 20 · GL 2 per 100 g thai basil
Thai basil peanut sauce (no coconut milk) - no GI arugula walnut
Arugula and walnut pesto - Bärlauch pestono GI wild garlic
- Bärlauch pestono GI bear garlic
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Pesto is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 244 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
450
Calories
6 g
Carbs
5 g
Protein
45 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 45 g |
| Saturated | 7 g |
| Unsaturated | 36 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
Processing Level
70%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- Low sugar content
- High content of healthy unsaturated fats
- Low level of processing
- Very high caloric content
- High sodium content
- Significant amount of saturated fats
Allergens
Contains: tree nutsmilk
May contain: gluten
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Pesto?
The glycemic index of Pesto has not been measured yet. It contains 6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Is Pesto good for people with insulin resistance?
The glycemic index of Pesto is not measured. With 6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, watch the portion size.
Which form of Pesto has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Pesto in this database, Vegan hemp seed pesto has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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