Pesto alla Genovese

Packaged product Soups and Sauces MD

Pesto alla Genovese contains 461 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 91% of its calories come from fat, with 5% from carbohydrates and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in soups and sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 145 kcal per 100 g across 29,973 products.

100 g provides 159% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 27% of the Daily Value for calcium.

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

Pesto alla Genovese by MD, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
461kcal per 100 g
4.4 gprotein
6.2 gcarbohydrates
46.2 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 461 kcal
Total fat L 46.2 g 59%
Saturated fat L 5.7 g 29%
Cholesterol L 30.5 mg 10%
Sodium L 560 mg 24%
Total carbohydrates L 6.2 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 0.76 g 3%
Total sugars L 4.3 g
Added sugars L 0.063 g 0.1%
Protein L 4.4 g 9%
Vitamin A L 70.4 µg8%
Vitamin C L 4.8 mg5%
Vitamin D L 0.29 µg1%
Vitamin E L 23.9 mg159%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.065 mg5%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.3 mg23%
Niacin (B3) L 0.45 mg3%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.48 mg10%
Vitamin B6 L 0.099 mg6%
Folate (B9) L 26.1 µg7%
Vitamin B12 L 0.72 µg30%
Calcium L 354 mg27%
Iron L 1.3 mg7%
Magnesium L 33.2 mg8%
Phosphorus L 209 mg17%
Potassium L 270 mg6%
Zinc L 1.2 mg11%
Copper L 0.12 mg13%
Manganese L 0.27 mg12%
Selenium L 7.8 µg14%
Iodine L 21.5 µg14%
Chloride L 0.004 mg0%

% 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: 5%Fat: 91%461kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 4%
  • Carbohydrates 5%
  • 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 E159%Vitamin B1230%Calcium27%Riboflavin (B2)23%Phosphorus17%Iodine14%Selenium14%Copper13%Manganese12%Zinc11%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein4.4 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 1.3 g)
  • Fiber0.76 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
  • Sugars4.3 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 4 g)
  • Fat46.2 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 4.2 g)
  • Saturated fat5.7 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
  • Sodium560 mgbelow the median for soups and sauces (median 613 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal0.95 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water28.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0.003 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L730 µg
Other components (2)
Water L28.6 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
MD
Barcode
8019730061641
Quantity
100 g
Category
groceries
Nutri-Score
D as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Olio di semi di girasole, Basilico 22%, Latte intero in polvere reidratato, Formaggi grattugiati 9% [formaggi grattugiati (latte, sale, caglio), Grana Padano DOP (latte, sale, caglio e conservante Energia 190 lisozima da uovo), Pecorino Romano DOP (latte di pecora, sale, Grassi del Latte in polvere, Sale, Zucchero, Fibre vegetali, Anacardi, antiossidante: E300, correttore di acidità: E270, conservante: E200.

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 8019730061641. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 30, 2026. Imported November 7, 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 461 kcal.

How much protein is in Pesto alla Genovese?

Pesto alla Genovese contains 4.4 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 1.3 g).

How many carbs are in Pesto alla Genovese?

Pesto alla Genovese has 6.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.76 g of fiber and 4.3 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 46.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.7 g is saturated (29% 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 (159% DV), Vitamin B12 (30% DV), calcium (27% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) and phosphorus (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Pesto alla Genovese?

100 g contains 560 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 30, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.