Basil pesto

Packaged product Vegetables Morrisons the Best

Basil pesto contains 418 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 418 kcal.

Roughly 90% of its calories come from fat, with 8% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for vegetables on FoodFactly (455 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 29% of the Daily Value for manganese and 20% of the Daily Value for copper.

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

Basil pesto by Morrisons the Best, product photo
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418kcal per 100 g
8.1 gprotein
1.9 gcarbohydrates
41.9 gfat
418kcal in serving, 100 g (100 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 418 kcal
Total fat L 41.9 g 54%
Saturated fat L 9.2 g 46%
Cholesterol L 17.1 mg 6%
Sodium L 552 mg 24%
Total carbohydrates L 1.9 g 0.7%
Dietary fiber L 0.8 g 3%
Total sugars L 1.2 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 8.1 g 16%
Vitamin A L 43.1 µg5%
Vitamin C L 7.2 mg8%
Vitamin D L 0.076 µg0.4%
Vitamin E L 8.3 mg55%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.049 mg4%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.1 mg8%
Niacin (B3) L 0.58 mg4%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.18 mg4%
Vitamin B6 L 0.08 mg5%
Folate (B9) L 27.9 µg7%
Vitamin B12 L 0.26 µg11%
Calcium L 186 mg14%
Iron L 1.5 mg8%
Magnesium L 32.4 mg8%
Phosphorus L 126 mg10%
Potassium L 143 mg3%
Zinc L 1 mg9%
Copper L 0.18 mg20%
Manganese L 0.66 mg29%
Selenium L 4.8 µg9%
Iodine L 22.5 µg15%

% 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: 8%Carbohydrates: 2%Fat: 90%418kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 8%
  • Carbohydrates 2%
  • 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

Vitamin E55%Manganese29%Copper20%Iodine15%Calcium14%Vitamin B1211%Phosphorus10%Zinc9%Selenium9%Iron8%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein8.1 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 4.9 g)
  • Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 1.9 g)
  • Sugars1.2 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 2 g)
  • Fat41.9 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 45 g)
  • Saturated fat9.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 6.3 g)
  • Sodium552 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 880 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water45.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0.053 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L786 µg
Other components (2)
Water L45.1 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Morrisons the Best
Barcode
5010525458229
Quantity
150g
Label serving
100 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

Basil (24%), Pecorino cheese (19%), Extra virgin olive oil (15%), Rapeseed oil, Lemon juice, Regato cheese, Pine nuts (5%), Garlic purée, Salt, Potato starch.

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

Ingredient guides: Olive oilRapeseed (canola) oilGarlicSalt

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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 5010525458229. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 24, 2026. Imported November 12, 2026.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Basil pesto?

100 g of Basil pesto has 418 kcal. Serving, 100 g (100 g): about 418 kcal.

How much protein is in Basil pesto?

Basil pesto contains 8.1 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.1 g in serving, 100 g (100 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is among the highest quarter (median 4.9 g).

How many carbs are in Basil pesto?

Basil pesto has 1.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 1.2 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 41.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.2 g is saturated (46% 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 (55% DV), manganese (29% DV), copper (20% DV), iodine (15% DV) and calcium (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Basil pesto?

100 g contains 552 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated June 24, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 12, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.