Basil Pesto
Packaged product Vegetables Cucina Matese
Data check: the calories do not match the protein, carbohydrate and fat values. The source data may contain an error, so treat these values with caution.
Basil Pesto contains 580 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 48 g (48 g) provides about 278 kcal.
Roughly 90% 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 vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 458 kcal per 100 g across 494 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 | 580 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 33.3 g | 43% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.6 g | 23% |
| Sodium L | 417 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 2.1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 2.9 g | 6% |
| Protein L | 3.5 g | 7% |
| 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 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).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.5 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 4.9 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 1.9 g)
- Sugars2.1 gabove the median for vegetables (median 2 g)
- Fat33.3 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 45 g)
- Saturated fat4.6 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 6.3 g)
- Sodium417 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 880 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.61 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Cucina Matese
- Barcode
- 9310645358130
- Quantity
- 290g
- Label serving
- 1 portion (48 g)
- Category
- Green pestos
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Basil (45%), Sunflower Seed Oil, Rehydrated Potato Flakes Cashew Nuts, Hard Cheese (2.3%) (Milk, Salt, Rennet), Salt, Sugar, Parmigiano Reggiano PDO Cheese (1.0%) (Milk, Salt, Rennet"), Pecorino Romano PDO Cheese (1.0%) (Milk, Salt, Rennet"), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pine Nuts, Acidity Regulator (Lactic 35.99 Acid), Garlic, Natural Flavouring (Milk), Potato Proteins, Spices. "Animal derived.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Sunflower oilSaltSugarOlive oilGarlicMilk
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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 580 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 48 g (48 g): about 278 kcal.
How much protein is in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto contains 3.5 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.7 g in serving, 1 portion, 48 g (48 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is in the lowest quarter (median 4.9 g).
How many carbs are in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto has 4.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 2.1 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 33.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.6 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Basil Pesto?
100 g contains 417 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated February 24, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 9310645358130. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 24, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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