Pesto
Packaged product Soups and Sauces Sainsbury's
Pesto contains 312 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 45 g (45 g) provides about 140 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from fat, with 7% from carbohydrates and 5% 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 55% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 41% of the Daily Value for manganese and 29% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 312 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.3 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol L | 4.5 mg | 1% |
| Sodium L | 220 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.2 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars L | 1.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0.8 g | 2% |
| Protein L | 3.9 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A L | 11.3 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C L | 7.7 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.058 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin E L | 8.2 mg | 55% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.043 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.066 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.66 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.099 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) L | 41.2 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.068 µg | 3% |
| Calcium L | 177 mg | 14% |
| Iron L | 3 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium L | 44.7 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus L | 74.2 mg | 6% |
| Potassium L | 191 mg | 4% |
| Zinc L | 0.81 mg | 7% |
| Copper L | 0.27 mg | 29% |
| Manganese L | 0.95 mg | 41% |
| Selenium L | 4.7 µg | 9% |
| Iodine L | 12.2 µg | 8% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 88%
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
- Protein3.9 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 1.3 g)
- Fiber3.1 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
- Sugars1.6 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 4 g)
- Fat30 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 4.2 g)
- Saturated fat2.3 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium220 mgin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 613 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 19.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 4.2 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.28 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 1,747 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 51.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 00374743
- Label serving
- 1 portion (45 g)
- Category
- groceries
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Basil (53%), Olive oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (6%), Pecorino Romano cheese (Sheep's Milk) (5%), Pine Nuts (4%), Vegetable Fibre, Sugar, Salt, Parmagiano Reggiano Cheese (cow's Milk) (1%), Potato starch, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid; Garlic Puree (garlic, salt, acidity regulators: lactic acid; citric acid), basil extract, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid.
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 Pesto?
100 g of Pesto has 312 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 45 g (45 g): about 140 kcal.
How much protein is in Pesto?
Pesto contains 3.9 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.8 g in serving, 1 portion, 45 g (45 g). About 5% 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 Pesto?
Pesto has 5.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber and 1.6 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 30 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.3 g is saturated (11% 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 (55% DV), manganese (41% DV), copper (29% DV), iron (17% DV) and calcium (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Pesto?
100 g contains 220 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 3, 2026. 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 00374743. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 3, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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