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Pesto calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of pesto contains 418 calories, with 9.8 g of protein, 10.1 g of carbohydrate and 37.6 g of fat. It provides 1.8 g of fiber and 6.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 9% Carbs 10% Fat 81%
How pesto compares
Per 100 g, against the closest sauces in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pesto | 418 kcal | 9.8 g | 10.1 g | 37.6 g |
| Buitoni basil pesto sauce | 418 kcal | 9.8 g | 10.1 g | 37.6 g |
| Classico basil pesto sauce | 372 kcal | 4.2 g | 6.9 g | 36.4 g |
| Mezzetta Napa Valley Bistro basil pesto sauce | 496 kcal | 6.7 g | 5.1 g | 49.9 g |
| Horseradish sauce | 503 kcal | 1.1 g | 10.1 g | 50.9 g |
Nutrition facts for pesto
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 418 kcal |
| Protein | 9.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.1 g |
| Fat | 37.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 6.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in pesto
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 151 µg | 126% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.72 mg | 55% |
| Vitamin E | 7.3 mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.59 mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 273 mg | 22% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 560 mg | 12% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common pesto servings
How many calories in a portion of pesto — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup (63 g) | 263 kcal | 6 g | 6 g | 24 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 418 kcal | 10 g | 10 g | 38 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pesto?
Pesto has 418 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in pesto?
Pesto contains 9.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in pesto?
Pesto contains 6.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Are these pesto calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171579 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
