Is Pesto good for you?
Pesto is a condiment. It has about 4 g net carbs and 5 g protein per 100 g. Here's how Susta judges it — and why the answer changes with your goal.
Pesto: verdict by goal
The details
Blood sugar: Basil, olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan — low-carb and flavour-dense. Choose olive-oil (not soybean-oil) pesto.
How to choose: Olive oil base; fresh in the chiller is best.
How to use it: On zoodles, chicken, eggs, tomatoes.
How to store: Fridge; film of oil on top.
Sensible portion: 1–2 tbsp, few×/week
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Susta gives general wellness information graded by evidence — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and never medication advice. Verdicts are tuned to a chosen goal and may differ for you. Talk to your clinician about your health.