Pesto Genovese
Packaged product Vegetables Brainmax
Pesto Genovese contains 501 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 130 g (130 g) provides about 651 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from fat, with 5% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 455 kcal per 100 g across 570 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 501 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 49 g | 63% |
| Saturated fat L | 7.2 g | 36% |
| Sodium L | 680 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 12.3 g | 44% |
| Total sugars L | 1.7 g | |
| Protein L | 5.6 g | 11% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 90%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein5.6 gabove the median for vegetables (median 4.9 g)
- Fiber12.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 1.9 g)
- Sugars1.7 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 2 g)
- Fat49 gabove the median for vegetables (median 45 g)
- Saturated fat7.2 gabove the median for vegetables (median 6.3 g)
- Sodium680 mgbelow the median for vegetables (median 880 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Brainmax
- Barcode
- 8595726806835
- Quantity
- 130 g
- Label serving
- 1 portion (130 g)
- Category
- Green pestos
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
45% processed basil with oil* (32% basil", extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, antioxidant ascorbi acid), extra virgin olive oil, cashews, pine nuts", acidity regulator: lactic acid.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegan Basil and Cashew Pesto Seasons Gourmet | 501 | 9 g | 3.5 g | 49.5 g |
| Fresh Basil Pesto GENOESE | 500 | 8.2 g | 2.2 g | 51 g |
| Pesto al basilico Giancario Ceci | 502 | 3.8 g | 1.8 g | 53 g |
| Mia Via Pesto Alla Genovese Mia Via | 502 | 3.8 g | 1.8 g | 53 g |
| Pesto verde Zwergenwiese | 502 | 5.4 g | 2.9 g | 52 g |
| Basilic pesto crémeux Tesco | 500 | 5 g | 6.1 g | 50.2 g |
| Pesto Basilikum Økologisk REMA 1000 | 498 | 5.6 g | 6.3 g | 49 g |
| Wild Garlic & Rocket Pesto Natoora | 497 | 3.8 g | 1.4 g | 51.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 8595726806835. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 1, 2026. Imported November 12, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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