basil pesto

Packaged product Vegetables morans

Basil pesto contains 386 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 93% of its calories come from fat, with 5% from carbohydrates and 2% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 463 kcal per 100 g across 274 products.

100 g provides 94% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 66% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 37% of the Daily Value for manganese.

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

basil pesto by morans, product photo
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386kcal per 100 g
2.1 gprotein
4.8 gcarbohydrates
40 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 386 kcal
Total fat L 40 g 51%
Saturated fat L 5.7 g 29%
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 8 mg 0.3%
Total carbohydrates L 4.8 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 1.3 g 5%
Total sugars L 0.5 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 2.1 g 4%
Vitamin A L 0.18 µg0%
Vitamin C L 59.5 mg66%
Vitamin D L 0.043 µg0.2%
Vitamin E L 14.1 mg94%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.14 mg12%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.15 mg12%
Niacin (B3) L 1.5 mg9%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.35 mg7%
Vitamin B6 L 0.23 mg13%
Folate (B9) L 77.1 µg19%
Vitamin B12 L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 118 mg9%
Iron L 3.5 mg19%
Magnesium L 43.4 mg10%
Phosphorus L 69.6 mg6%
Potassium L 472 mg10%
Zinc L 0.68 mg6%
Copper L 0.15 mg17%
Manganese L 0.86 mg37%
Selenium L 3.7 µg7%
Iodine L 5.2 µg3%
Chloride L 18.3 mg0.8%

% 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: 2%Carbohydrates: 5%Fat: 93%386kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 2%
  • Carbohydrates 5%
  • Fat 93%

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 E94%Vitamin C66%Manganese37%Iron19%Folate (B9)19%Copper17%Vitamin B613%Thiamin (B1)12%Riboflavin (B2)12%Magnesium10%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein2.1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 5 g)
  • Fiber1.3 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 1.8 g)
  • Sugars0.5 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 2 g)
  • Fat40 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 45.5 g)
  • Saturated fat5.7 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 6.3 g)
  • Sodium8 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 880 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal0.54 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water51 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L23.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat L9 g
Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L11.4 g
Individual fatty acids (4)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L0.002 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L0.002 g
ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L0.45 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L8.4 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L2,310 µg
Other components (2)
Water L51 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
morans
Barcode
5391526480137
Quantity
166 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

Basil (43%), Olive Oil, Spinach, Potato Flakes, Garlic (Contains Sulphites), Salt, Pepper.

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

Ingredient guides: Olive oilPotatoGarlicSalt

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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 386 kcal.

How much protein is in basil pesto?

Basil pesto contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is in the lowest quarter (median 5 g).

How many carbs are in basil pesto?

Basil pesto has 4.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 0.5 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 40 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.7 g is saturated (29% 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 (94% DV), Vitamin C (66% DV), manganese (37% DV), iron (19% DV) and Folate (B9) (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in basil pesto?

100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated September 16, 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

  • Open Food Facts, record 5391526480137. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 16, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

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