Nutrition facts · USDA values per 100 g
Calories & Macros in Pesto
Quick answer
Pesto has 418 kcal per 100 g. 1/4 cup (63 g) has 263 kcal, 6.2 g of protein, 6.4 g of carbs and 23.7 g of fat.
- Calories
- 418kcal
- per 100 g
- Protein
- 9.8g
- per 100 g
- Carbs
- 10.1g
- per 100 g
- Fat
- 37.6g
- per 100 g
- Protein 9% · 9.8 g
- Carbs 10% · 10.1 g
- Fat 81% · 37.6 g
Calories in any amount of Pesto
Weigh your portion and type it in, in grams or ounces; it starts at 1/4 cup (63 g). Every value scales from the USDA figures per 100 g, so 250 g has two and a half times the calories of 100 g.
- Calories
- 263kcal
- Protein
- 6.2g
- Carbs
- 6.4g
- Fat
- 23.7g
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.3 g) | 119 kcal | 2.8 g | 2.9 g | 10.7 g |
| 50 g | 209 kcal | 4.9 g | 5 g | 18.8 g |
| 100 g | 418 kcal | 9.8 g | 10.1 g | 37.6 g |
| 150 g | 627 kcal | 14.7 g | 15.1 g | 56.4 g |
| 200 g | 836 kcal | 19.7 g | 20.2 g | 75.2 g |
| 250 g | 1,045 kcal | 24.6 g | 25.2 g | 94 g |
| 300 g | 1,254 kcal | 29.5 g | 30.3 g | 112.8 g |
| 500 g | 2,090 kcal | 49.2 g | 50.5 g | 188 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1,896 kcal | 44.6 g | 45.8 g | 170.6 g |
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cup: 63 g | 263 kcal | 6.2 g | 6.4 g | 23.7 g |
Pesto nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 418 kcal | – |
| Protein | 9.83 g | 20% |
| Total fat | 37.6 g | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 7.07 g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 22.2 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.55 g | – |
| Cholesterol | Not reported | – |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars | 6.33 g | – |
| Sodium | 603 mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 560 mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.57 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 47 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 273 mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.33 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 77 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin E | 7.27 mg | 48% |
| Vitamin K | 151 µg | 126% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | Not reported | – |
| Folate (DFE) | Not reported | – |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.72 mg | 55% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.52 mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | Not reported | – |
| Alcohol | Not reported | – |
| Water | 39 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much 100 g contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. "Not reported" means USDA has no measurement for this food, not that it contains none.
How Pesto fits common diet targets
- Net carbs
- 8.3g
- per 100 g
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 2.4g
- Energy density
- 4.18kcal/g
- high
- Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber: 10.1 g − 1.8 g = 8.3 g per 100 g. Low-carb plans usually count these.
- Protein per 100 kcal compares how much protein each food gives for the same calories: Pesto gives 2.4 g.
- Energy density is calories per gram. At 4.18 kcal/g, Pesto is high on the CDC's scale (very low below 0.6, low to 1.5, medium to 4, high above 4); lower-density foods give a larger portion for the same calories.
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Values are USDA averages for the food as described below; a single piece varies with variety, ripeness and preparation. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
USDA describes this food as “Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated” (FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018-04). Want your own numbers? The macro calculator sets a daily target to compare against.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 171579, retrieved . How we calculate.