Basil Pesto
Packaged product Légumes Mezzetta
Basil Pesto contains 533 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 30 g (30 g) provides about 160 kcal.
Roughly 92 % of its calories come from fat, with 5 % from protein and 3 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in légumes on FoodFactly, where the median is 458 kcal per 100 g across 494 products.
100 g provides 87 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine E, 23 % of the Daily Value for cuivre and 22 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 533 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 53,3 g | 68 % |
| Saturated fat L | 30 g | 150 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 10 mg | 3 % |
| Sodium L | 1 030 mg | 45 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3,3 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 3,3 g | 12 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 6,7 g | 13 % |
| Vitamine A L | 200 µg | 22 % |
| Vitamine C L | 3,4 mg | 4 % |
| Vitamine D L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E L | 13 mg | 87 % |
| Thiamine (B1) L | 0,017 mg | 1 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) L | 0,068 mg | 5 % |
| Niacine (B3) L | 0,46 mg | 3 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) L | 0,098 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamine B6 L | 0,066 mg | 4 % |
| Folate (B9) L | 19,2 µg | 5 % |
| Vitamine B12 L | 0,3 µg | 13 % |
| Calcium L | 167 mg | 13 % |
| Fer L | 1,8 mg | 10 % |
| Magnésium L | 29,6 mg | 7 % |
| Phosphore L | 101 mg | 8 % |
| Potassium L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc L | 0,76 mg | 7 % |
| Cuivre L | 0,21 mg | 23 % |
| Manganèse L | 0,35 mg | 15 % |
| Sélénium L | 8,4 µg | 15 % |
| Iodine L | 20,6 µg | 14 % |
% 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 3 %
- 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
- Protein6,7 gin the top quarter of légumes (median 4,9 g)
- Fiber3,3 gin the top quarter of légumes (median 1,9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of légumes (median 2 g)
- Fat53,3 gabove the median for légumes (median 45 g)
- Saturated fat30 gin the top quarter of légumes (median 6,3 g)
- Sodium1 030 mgabove the median for légumes (median 880 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water30,7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Étoile L | 0,034 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Bêta-carotène L | 837 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Eau L | 30,7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool L | 0 g |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 533 kcal | 533 kcal |
| Protein | 6,7 g | 6,7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3,3 g | 3,3 g |
| Fat | 53,3 g | 53,3 g |
| Fiber | 3,3 g | 3,3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 050 mg | 1 030 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Mezzetta
- Barcode
- 0073214009527
- Quantity
- 6.25 oz
- Label serving
- 1 serving (30 g)
- Category
- Pestos verts
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, parmesan cheese (milk, cheese cultures, enzymes, salt), water, almonds, sea salt, fresh garlic, pine nuts, lactic acid, spices, rosemary extract, ascorbic acid,
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Huile d'oliveAmandesSelAileLait
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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 533 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 30 g (30 g): about 160 kcal.
How much protein is in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto contains 6,7 g of protein per 100 g (13 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 1 serving, 30 g (30 g). About 5 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other légumes, that is among the highest quarter (median 4,9 g).
How many carbs are in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto has 3,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3,3 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto contains 53,3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 30 g is saturated (150 % 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 Vitamine E (87 % DV), cuivre (23 % DV), Vitamine A (22 % DV), manganèse (15 % DV) and sélénium (15 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Basil Pesto?
100 g contains 1 030 mg of sodium, 45 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 24 mai 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2676818. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 24 février 2021. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0073214009527. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 24 mai 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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