Basil Pesto
Packaged product Vegetables Woolworths
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Basil Pesto contains 262 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 47 g (47 g) provides about 123 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from fat, with 4% from carbohydrates and 4% 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 178% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 33% of the Daily Value for copper and 22% of the Daily Value for iodine.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 262 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 49.1 g | 63% |
| Saturated fat L | 6.4 g | 32% |
| Cholesterol L | 1.3 mg | 0.4% |
| Sodium L | 528 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars L | 3.9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Protein L | 4.5 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A L | 3.3 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C L | 4.5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.064 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin E L | 26.8 mg | 178% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.011 mg | 0.9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.071 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.062 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) L | 21.2 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.02 µg | 0.8% |
| Calcium L | 152 mg | 12% |
| Iron L | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium L | 38.2 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus L | 58.4 mg | 5% |
| Potassium L | 136 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 0.67 mg | 6% |
| Copper L | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Manganese L | 0.47 mg | 21% |
| Selenium L | 5.3 µg | 10% |
| Iodine L | 33.1 µg | 22% |
| Chloride L | 1.6 mg | 0.1% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- 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
- Protein4.5 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 5 g)
- Fiber2 gabove the median for vegetables (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars3.9 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 2 g)
- Fat49.1 gabove the median for vegetables (median 45.5 g)
- Saturated fat6.4 gabove the median for vegetables (median 6.3 g)
- Sodium528 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 880 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water28.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.92 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 960 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 28.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Woolworths
- Barcode
- 9300633396565
- Quantity
- 190 g
- Label serving
- 1 serving (47 g)
- Category
- Green pestos
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Sunflower oil, basil (31%), cashew nut (6%), grana padano cheese (4.6%) (cow's milk, salt, lysozyme, enzyme), salt, pecorino romano cheese (1,2%) (sheep's milk, salt, enzyme, starter culture), sugar, potato starch, milk proteins, extra virgin olive oil, acidity regulator (lactic acid), garlic, natural flavouring, emulsifier (xanthan gum).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Sunflower oilSaltSugarOlive oilGarlicMilk
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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 262 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 47 g (47 g): about 123 kcal.
How much protein is in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto contains 4.5 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in serving, 1 serving, 47 g (47 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is below the median (median 5 g).
How many carbs are in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto has 5.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 3.9 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 49.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.4 g is saturated (32% 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 (178% DV), copper (33% DV), iodine (22% DV), manganese (21% DV) and calcium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Basil Pesto?
100 g contains 528 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated June 9, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 9300633396565. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 9, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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