Basil Pesto
Packaged product Vegetables Pestle + Mortar
Basil Pesto contains 600 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 94% of its calories come from fat, with 5% from protein and 1% from carbohydrates (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.
100 g provides 110% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 18% of the Daily Value for calcium and 11% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 600 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 63 g | 81% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.8 g | 44% |
| Cholesterol L | 9.2 mg | 3% |
| Sodium L | 400 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.5 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 6.8 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A L | 23 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C L | 2.6 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.069 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin E L | 16.6 mg | 110% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.012 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.084 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.039 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) L | 15.1 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.079 µg | 3% |
| Calcium L | 239 mg | 18% |
| Iron L | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium L | 15.3 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus L | 56 mg | 4% |
| Potassium L | 66.1 mg | 1% |
| Zinc L | 0.5 mg | 5% |
| Copper L | 0.085 mg | 9% |
| Manganese L | 0.25 mg | 11% |
| Selenium L | 4.9 µg | 9% |
| Iodine L | 5.3 µg | 4% |
% 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 1%
- Fat 94%
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
- Protein6.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 4.9 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 1.9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 2 g)
- Fat63 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 45 g)
- Saturated fat8.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 6.3 g)
- Sodium400 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 880 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water20.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.006 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 596 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 20.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Pestle + Mortar
- Barcode
- 5391510682325
- Quantity
- 140g
- 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
Rapeseed Oil, Basil (18%), Grana Padano Cheese (11%) (Milk, Egg), Extra Virgin Olive Oil (10%), Cheddar Cheese (9%) (Milk), Pomace Olive Oil, Garlic Purée, Pine Nuts (1.2%), Salt, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Rapeseed (canola) oilOlive oilGarlicSaltMilkEgg
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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 600 kcal.
How much protein is in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto contains 6.8 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 5% 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 1.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0 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 63 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.8 g is saturated (44% 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 (110% DV), calcium (18% DV) and manganese (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Basil Pesto?
100 g contains 400 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 2, 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 5391510682325. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 2, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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