Pesto
Packaged product Soups and Sauces Cucina
Pesto contains 398 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 48 g (48 g) provides about 191 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from fat, with 9% from carbohydrates and 4% 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 117 kcal per 100 g across 25,223 products.
100 g provides 126% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 34% of the Daily Value for copper and 26% of the Daily Value for manganese.
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 | 398 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 38.1 g | 49% |
| Saturated fat L | 5 g | 25% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 424 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 8.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 2.7 g | |
| Added sugars L | 15.8 g | 32% |
| Protein L | 4.4 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 6.6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.042 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin E L | 19 mg | 126% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.016 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.036 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.083 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) L | 31.2 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 232 mg | 18% |
| Iron L | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium L | 42 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus L | 49.8 mg | 4% |
| Potassium L | 169 mg | 4% |
| Zinc L | 0.63 mg | 6% |
| Copper L | 0.3 mg | 34% |
| Manganese L | 0.61 mg | 26% |
| Selenium L | 4.2 µg | 8% |
| Iodine L | 21.4 µg | 14% |
| Chloride L | 1.1 mg | 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 9%
- 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
- Protein4.4 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 2.1 g)
- Fiber1.8 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 1 g)
- Sugars2.7 gbelow the median for soups and sauces (median 3.6 g)
- Fat38.1 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat5 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.8 g)
- Sodium424 mgbelow the median for soups and sauces (median 424 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water42.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.67 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 1,430 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 42.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Cucina
- Barcode
- 4061459768732
- Quantity
- 190 g
- Label serving
- 48 g
- Category
- Basil pesto
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
BASIL (46%), Sunflower Oil, Dried Glucose Syrup, GRANA PADANO CHEESE (5%) (Grana Padano Cheese (Milk), Preservative: Lysozyme (Egg, CASHEW NUTS (5%), Potato Flakes, Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Puree (Garlic, Water, Acidity Regulators: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid), PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (MILK) (0.5%), Pine Nuts, Acidity Regulator. Lactic Acid Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Sunflower oilGlucose syrupPotatoSaltOlive oilGarlicEgg
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil Pesto Meadow Fresh | 566 | 4.5 g | 11.6 g | 55.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto?
100 g of Pesto has 398 kcal. Serving, 48 g (48 g): about 191 kcal.
How much protein is in Pesto?
Pesto contains 4.4 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in serving, 48 g (48 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is above the median (median 2.1 g).
How many carbs are in Pesto?
Pesto has 8.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 2.7 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Pesto?
Pesto contains 38.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5 g is saturated (25% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Pesto contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (126% DV), copper (34% DV), manganese (26% DV), calcium (18% DV) and iron (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Pesto?
100 g contains 424 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated June 25, 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 4061459768732. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 25, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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