Pesto
Pesto contains 527 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 94 % of its calories come from fat, with 3 % from carbohydrates and 2 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in Gemüse on FoodFactly, where the median is 458 kcal per 100 g across 494 products.
100 g provides 194 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 39 % of the Daily Value for Kupfer and 28 % of the Daily Value for Mangan.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 527 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 55 g | 71 % |
| Saturated fat L | 8,4 g | 42 % |
| Cholesterol L | 0,99 mg | 0,3 % |
| Sodium L | 880 mg | 38 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4,3 g | 2 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 1,8 g | 7 % |
| Total sugars L | 0,9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 3,2 g | 6 % |
| Vitamin A L | 2,5 µg | 0,3 % |
| Vitamin C L | 5,3 mg | 6 % |
| Vitamin D L | 0,07 µg | 0,3 % |
| Vitamin E L | 29,1 mg | 194 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0,021 mg | 2 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0,033 mg | 3 % |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0,37 mg | 2 % |
| Pantothensäure (B5) L | 0,088 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0,084 mg | 5 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 26 µg | 7 % |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0,015 µg | 0,6 % |
| Calcium L | 108 mg | 8 % |
| Eisen L | 2,4 mg | 13 % |
| Magnesium L | 45,7 mg | 11 % |
| Phosphor L | 69,6 mg | 6 % |
| Kalium L | 169 mg | 4 % |
| Zink L | 0,8 mg | 7 % |
| Kupfer L | 0,35 mg | 39 % |
| Mangan L | 0,64 mg | 28 % |
| Selen L | 5,8 µg | 11 % |
| Iodin L | 27,4 µg | 18 % |
| Chlorid L | 1,7 mg | 0,1 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 2 %
- Carbohydrates 3 %
- Fat 94 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3,2 gin the lowest quarter of Gemüse (median 4,9 g)
- Fiber1,8 gbelow the median for Gemüse (median 1,9 g)
- Sugars0,9 gin the lowest quarter of Gemüse (median 2 g)
- Fat55 gin the top quarter of Gemüse (median 45 g)
- Saturated fat8,4 gabove the median for Gemüse (median 6,3 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal0,61 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water34,4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Stärke L | 0,84 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-Carotin L | 1.133 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Wasser L | 34,4 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Monti
- Barcode
- 8003979005597
- Category
- Grüne Pestos
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Olio di semi di girasole, basilico 36%, anacardi, sale, formaggio Pecorino (latte di pecora, sale, caglio), pinoli, aglio, antiossidante: acido ascorbico, conservante: sorbato di potassio, correttore di acidità: acido citrico.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pesto bio delhaize | 527 | 8 g | 1,6 g | 53,9 g |
| Basil pesto Belazu | 528 | 6,9 g | 1,1 g | 54,8 g |
| Basil pesto Artesian Farms | 526 | 5,3 g | 5,3 g | 57,9 g |
| Pesto ghiotto ligure Trevisan | 529 | 4,8 g | 4,2 g | 57 g |
| Pesto al basilico AmoreTerra | 529 | 4,8 g | 4,2 g | 56,7 g |
| Pesto Unes | 525 | 4,2 g | 4,9 g | 54 g |
| Pesto Nord Salse | 531 | 3,8 g | 4,6 g | 55 g |
| Pesto con aglio Dico | 531 | 3,8 g | 4,6 g | 55 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto?
100 g of Pesto has 527 kcal.
How much protein is in Pesto?
Pesto contains 3,2 g of protein per 100 g (6 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 2 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Gemüse, that is in the lowest quarter (median 4,9 g).
How many carbs are in Pesto?
Pesto has 4,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,8 g of fiber and 0,9 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Pesto?
Pesto contains 55 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8,4 g is saturated (42 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Pesto contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (194 % DV), Kupfer (39 % DV), Mangan (28 % DV), Iodin (18 % DV) and Eisen (13 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Pesto?
100 g contains 880 mg of sodium, 38 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 30. März 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 8. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 8003979005597. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 30. März 2026. Imported 8. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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