Pesto alla Genovese

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Pesto alla Genovese contains 405 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 91% of its calories come from fat, with 4% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 455 kcal per 100 g across 570 products.

100 g provides 116% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 42% of the Daily Value for copper and 34% of the Daily Value for iodine.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Pesto alla Genovese by ja!, product photo
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405kcal per 100 g
4.5 gprotein
4.1 gcarbohydrates
41 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 405 kcal
Total fat L 41 g 53%
Saturated fat L 5.4 g 27%
Cholesterol L 5.4 mg 2%
Sodium L 1,120 mg 49%
Total carbohydrates L 4.1 g 1%
Dietary fiber L 0.8 g 3%
Total sugars L 1.9 g
Added sugars L 1.4 g 3%
Protein L 4.5 g 9%
Vitamin A L 13.6 µg2%
Vitamin C L 7 mg8%
Vitamin D L 0.058 µg0.3%
Vitamin E L 17.5 mg116%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.025 mg2%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.063 mg5%
Niacin (B3) L 0.53 mg3%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.14 mg3%
Vitamin B6 L 0.1 mg6%
Folate (B9) L 35.8 µg9%
Vitamin B12 L 0.082 µg3%
Calcium L 172 mg13%
Iron L 3 mg16%
Magnesium L 51.9 mg12%
Phosphorus L 92.2 mg7%
Potassium L 201 mg4%
Zinc L 0.97 mg9%
Copper L 0.38 mg42%
Manganese L 0.75 mg33%
Selenium L 4.5 µg8%
Iodine L 51.2 µg34%
Chloride L 1.4 mg0.1%

% 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: 4%Carbohydrates: 4%Fat: 91%405kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 4%
  • Carbohydrates 4%
  • Fat 91%

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

Vitamin E116%Copper42%Iodine34%Manganese33%Iron16%Calcium13%Magnesium12%Folate (B9)9%Zinc9%Selenium8%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein4.5 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 4.9 g)
  • Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 1.9 g)
  • Sugars1.9 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 2 g)
  • Fat41 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 45 g)
  • Saturated fat5.4 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 6.3 g)
  • Sodium1,120 mgabove the median for vegetables (median 880 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water47.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0.72 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L1,527 µg
Other components (2)
Water L47.5 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
ja!
Barcode
4337256753463
Quantity
190g
Category
Green 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

Basilikum 48,3%, Sonnenblumenöl, Cashewkerne 6%, Speisesalz, natives Olivenöl extra, Parmigiano Reggiano g.U. Käse 2% (Milch, Speisesalz, Lab), Pecorino Romano g.U. Käse 2% (aus Schafsmilch) Zucker, Pinienkerne 1%, Knoblauch, Säureregulator (Milchsäure), Antioxidationsmittel (Ascorbinsäure). Kann Spuren von anderen Schalenfrüchten und Erdnüssen enthalten.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 4337256753463. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pesto alla Genovese?

100 g of Pesto alla Genovese has 405 kcal.

How much protein is in Pesto alla Genovese?

Pesto alla Genovese 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 vegetables, that is below the median (median 4.9 g).

How many carbs are in Pesto alla Genovese?

Pesto alla Genovese has 4.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 1.9 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Pesto alla Genovese?

Pesto alla Genovese contains 41 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.4 g is saturated (27% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Pesto alla Genovese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (116% DV), copper (42% DV), iodine (34% DV), manganese (33% DV) and iron (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Pesto alla Genovese?

100 g contains 1,120 mg of sodium, 49% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated April 23, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.