Basil Pesto
Packaged product Soups and Sauces Waitrose & Partners
Basil Pesto contains 453 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 94% of its calories come from fat, with 4% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in soups and sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 125 kcal per 100 g across 14,228 products.
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 | 453 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 46.9 g | 60% |
| Saturated fat L | 9.6 g | 48% |
| Sodium L | 440 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2.3 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 0.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 4.5 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- 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
- Protein4.5 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.15 g)
- Fiber1.6 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.5 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 4.8 g)
- Fat46.9 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 1.6 g)
- Saturated fat9.6 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0 g)
- Sodium440 mgbelow the median for soups and sauces (median 600 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.99 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|
Product details
- Brand
- Waitrose & Partners
- Barcode
- 5000169055472
- Quantity
- 190 g
- Label serving
- 2 tbsp
- Category
- groceries
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
BOST (49%), olive oil, Pecorino Romano cheese (ewes milk), cashew nut evenes goric, soit, acidity regulator (lactic acid)
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Olive oil
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Basil Pesto?
100 g of Basil Pesto has 453 kcal.
How much protein is in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto contains 4.5 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.15 g).
How many carbs are in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto has 2.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto contains 46.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.6 g is saturated (48% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Basil Pesto?
100 g contains 440 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5000169055472. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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