Fresh Basil Pesto
Packaged product Vegetables GENOESE
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Fresh Basil Pesto contains 251 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 20 g (20 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 93% of its calories come from fat, with 6% from protein and 0.8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 458 kcal per 100 g across 494 products.
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for iodine, 13% of the Daily Value for calcium and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
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 | 251 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 51 g | 65% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.9 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol L | 10.4 mg | 3% |
| Sodium L | 341 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars L | 1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.091 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.014 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.045 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.093 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.094 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) L | 17.3 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.29 µg | 12% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 170 mg | 13% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 129 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Iodine L | 29.3 µg | 20% |
| Chloride L | 1.3 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 0.8%
- 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
Nutritional insights
- Protein8 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 4.9 g)
- Fiber1.2 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 1.9 g)
- Sugars1 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 2 g)
- Fat51 gabove the median for vegetables (median 45 g)
- Saturated fat1.9 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 6.3 g)
- Sodium341 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 880 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water26.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 808 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water L | 26.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0.003 g |
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- GENOESE
- Barcode
- 9417606000470
- Quantity
- 350 g
- Label serving
- 1 serving (20 g)
- Category
- Green pestos
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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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 Fresh Basil Pesto?
100 g of Fresh Basil Pesto has 251 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 20 g (20 g): about 50 kcal.
How much protein is in Fresh Basil Pesto?
Fresh Basil Pesto contains 8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in serving, 1 serving, 20 g (20 g). About 6% 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 Fresh Basil Pesto?
Fresh Basil Pesto has 1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 1 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Fresh Basil Pesto?
Fresh Basil Pesto contains 51 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Fresh Basil Pesto contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (20% DV), calcium (13% DV) and Vitamin B12 (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Fresh Basil Pesto?
100 g contains 341 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated June 1, 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 9417606000470. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 1, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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