Basil Pesto
Packaged product Soups and Sauces BUITONI
Basil Pesto contains 468 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/4 cup, 62 g (62 g) provides about 290 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from fat, with 10% from protein and 7% 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 117 kcal per 100 g across 19,698 products.
100 g provides 59% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 40% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 29% of the Daily Value for copper.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 468 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 43.6 g | 56% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.1 g | 40% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 24 mg | 8% |
| Sodium L | 645 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 8.1 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 4.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 11.3 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A L | 363 µg | 40% |
| Vitamin C L | 3.9 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 8.8 mg | 59% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.068 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.59 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) L | 38.7 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.19 µg | 8% |
| Calcium L | 363 mg | 28% |
| Iron L | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium L | 38.1 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus L | 80.8 mg | 6% |
| Potassium L | 484 mg | 10% |
| Zinc L | 0.76 mg | 7% |
| Copper L | 0.26 mg | 29% |
| Manganese L | 0.64 mg | 28% |
| Selenium L | 5.1 µg | 9% |
| Iodine L | 10.7 µg | 7% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 84%
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
- Protein11.3 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 2.2 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 1 g)
- Sugars4.8 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 3.8 g)
- Fat43.6 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 2.6 g)
- Saturated fat8.1 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.67 g)
- Sodium645 mgabove the median for soups and sauces (median 391 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.002 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 1,743 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 53.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 600 kcal | 468 kcal |
| Protein | 11.3 g | 11.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Fat | 43.6 g | 43.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 4.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Sodium | 655 mg | 645 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- BUITONI
- Barcode
- 0024842321116
- Category
- Dips & Salsa
Ingredients
BASIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CANOLA OIL, PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, WATER, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, PINE NUTS, GARLIC PUREE, WALNUTS, SALT, SPICE
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: SaltOlive oilRapeseed (canola) oilMilkGarlic
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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 468 kcal. Serving, 1/4 cup, 62 g (62 g): about 290 kcal.
Is Basil Pesto high in protein?
Basil Pesto contains 11.3 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 1/4 cup, 62 g (62 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.2 g).
How many carbs are in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto has 8.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto contains 43.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.1 g is saturated (40% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Basil Pesto contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (59% DV), Vitamin A (40% DV), copper (29% DV), calcium (28% DV) and manganese (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Basil Pesto?
100 g contains 645 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 10, 2023. 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 0024842321116. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 26, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2614706. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 10, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "BASIL PESTO ". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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