Pesto
Packaged product Soupes et 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 soupes et sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 145 kcal per 100 g across 29 935 products.
100 g provides 55 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine E, 41 % of the Daily Value for manganèse and 29 % of the Daily Value for cuivre.
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 % |
| Vitamine A L | 11,3 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamine C L | 7,7 mg | 9 % |
| Vitamine D L | 0,058 µg | 0,3 % |
| Vitamine E L | 8,2 mg | 55 % |
| Thiamine (B1) L | 0,043 mg | 4 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) L | 0,066 mg | 5 % |
| Niacine (B3) L | 0,66 mg | 4 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) L | 0,15 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamine B6 L | 0,099 mg | 6 % |
| Folate (B9) L | 41,2 µg | 10 % |
| Vitamine B12 L | 0,068 µg | 3 % |
| Calcium L | 177 mg | 14 % |
| Fer L | 3 mg | 17 % |
| Magnésium L | 44,7 mg | 11 % |
| Phosphore L | 74,2 mg | 6 % |
| Potassium L | 191 mg | 4 % |
| Zinc L | 0,81 mg | 7 % |
| Cuivre L | 0,27 mg | 29 % |
| Manganèse L | 0,95 mg | 41 % |
| Sélénium 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 soupes et sauces (median 1,3 g)
- Fiber3,1 gin the top quarter of soupes et sauces (median 0,5 g)
- Sugars1,6 gin the lowest quarter of soupes et sauces (median 4 g)
- Fat30 gin the top quarter of soupes et sauces (median 4,2 g)
- Saturated fat2,3 gabove the median for soupes et sauces (median 0,5 g)
- Sodium220 mgin the lowest quarter of soupes et 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)
| Graisses monoinsaturées L | 19,5 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées L | 4,2 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Étoile L | 0,28 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Bêta-carotène L | 1 747 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Eau L | 51,5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 00374743
- Label serving
- 1 portion (45 g)
- Category
- produits alimentaires
- 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 soupes et 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 Vitamine E (55 % DV), manganèse (41 % DV), cuivre (29 % DV), fer (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 3 avril 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
- Open Food Facts, record 00374743. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 3 avril 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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