Basil Pesto
Packaged product Vegetables Mezzetta
Basil Pesto contains 533 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 30 g (30 g) provides about 160 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from fat, with 5% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 463 kcal per 100 g across 274 products.
100 g provides 87% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 23% of the Daily Value for copper and 22% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 533 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 53.3 g | 68% |
| Saturated fat L | 30 g | 150% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 10 mg | 3% |
| Sodium L | 1,030 mg | 45% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 6.7 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A L | 200 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C L | 3.4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 13 mg | 87% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.017 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.068 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.098 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.066 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) L | 19.2 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.3 µg | 13% |
| Calcium L | 167 mg | 13% |
| Iron L | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium L | 29.6 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus L | 101 mg | 8% |
| Potassium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0.76 mg | 7% |
| Copper L | 0.21 mg | 23% |
| Manganese L | 0.35 mg | 15% |
| Selenium L | 8.4 µg | 15% |
| Iodine L | 20.6 µg | 14% |
% 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 3%
- Fat 92%
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
- Protein6.7 gabove the median for vegetables (median 5 g)
- Fiber3.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 2 g)
- Fat53.3 gabove the median for vegetables (median 45.5 g)
- Saturated fat30 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 6.3 g)
- Sodium1,030 mgabove the median for vegetables (median 880 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water30.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.034 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 837 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 30.7 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 | 533 kcal | 533 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 53.3 g | 53.3 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,050 mg | 1,030 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Mezzetta
- Barcode
- 0073214009527
- Quantity
- 6.25 oz
- Label serving
- 1 serving (30 g)
- 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
extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, parmesan cheese (milk, cheese cultures, enzymes, salt), water, almonds, sea salt, fresh garlic, pine nuts, lactic acid, spices, rosemary extract, ascorbic acid,
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Basil Pesto?
100 g of Basil Pesto has 533 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 30 g (30 g): about 160 kcal.
How much protein is in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 1 serving, 30 g (30 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is above the median (median 5 g).
How many carbs are in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto has 3.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto contains 53.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 30 g is saturated (150% 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 (87% DV), copper (23% DV), Vitamin A (22% DV), manganese (15% DV) and selenium (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Basil Pesto?
100 g contains 1,030 mg of sodium, 45% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 24, 2026. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2676818. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 24, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0073214009527. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 24, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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