Fresh Basil Pesto
Packaged product Vegetables GENOESE
Fresh Basil Pesto contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 20.0 g (20 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from fat, with 7% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables on FoodFactly (458 kcal per 100 g).
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 C | 500 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 51 g | 65% |
| Saturated fat L | 10 g | 50% |
| Sodium L | 139 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2.2 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 8.2 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- 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
- Protein8.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 4.9 g)
- Sugars1 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 2 g)
- Fat51 gabove the median for vegetables (median 45 g)
- Saturated fat10 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 6.3 g)
- Sodium139 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 880 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|
Product details
- Brand
- GENOESE
- Barcode
- 9417606000500
- Quantity
- 100 g
- Label serving
- 20.0 g
- Category
- Green pestos
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
OLIVE OIL, BASIL [27%], PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, SALT, CULTURE, RENNET), CASHEWS, GARLIC, CIDER VINEGAR, ANTIOXIDANT (ASCORBIC ACID), SALT.
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 Fresh Basil Pesto?
100 g of Fresh Basil Pesto has 500 kcal. Serving, 20.0 g (20 g): about 100 kcal.
How much protein is in Fresh Basil Pesto?
Fresh Basil Pesto contains 8.2 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in serving, 20.0 g (20 g). About 7% 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 2.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 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 10 g is saturated (50% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Fresh Basil Pesto?
100 g contains 139 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated September 21, 2025. 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 9417606000500. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 21, 2025. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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