Basil Pesto
Packaged product Soups and Sauces Prego
Basil Pesto contains 375 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 375 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from fat, with 8% from carbohydrates and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in soups and sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 145 kcal per 100 g across 29,897 products.
100 g provides 14% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 375 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 35.7 g | 46% |
| Saturated fat L | 7.1 g | 36% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 9 mg | 3% |
| Sodium L | 1,050 mg | 46% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 7.1 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 5.4 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 179 mg | 14% |
| Iron L | 0.89 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 179 mg | 4% |
| 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 8%
- Fat 87%
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
- Protein5.4 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 1.3 g)
- Fiber1.8 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 4 g)
- Fat35.7 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 4.2 g)
- Saturated fat7.1 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium1,050 mgin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 613 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
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 | 562 kcal | 375 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5 g | 7.1 g |
| Fat | 56.2 g | 35.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 812 mg | 1,050 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Basil, soybean oil, garlic, romano cheese (part-skim cow's milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, contains less than 1% of: lactic acid, citric acid, rosemary extract, oregano, water.
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 375 kcal. Serving, 100 g (100 g): about 375 kcal.
How much protein is in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto contains 5.4 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.4 g in serving, 100 g (100 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is among the highest quarter (median 1.3 g).
How many carbs are in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto has 7.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto contains 35.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.1 g is saturated (36% 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 calcium (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Basil Pesto?
100 g contains 1,050 mg of sodium, 46% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 21, 2025. 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 0051000228161. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 21, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2773822. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 29, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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