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Basil Pesto

344 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g protein, 3.1 g carbs and 35 g fat. Full micronutrients and serving info below.

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Basil PestoNutri-Score CCompare
Amount

Showing values for 100 g

344 kcal
Calories
17% of a 2000 kcal day
3.5 g
Protein
4% of calories
3.1 g
Carbs
4% of calories
35 g
Fat
92% of calories
Macro split
Protein 4%Carbs 4%Fat 92%

Nutrition facts

per 100 g
Fiber1.9g7% DV
Sugar1g
Saturated fat5.2g26% DV
Cholesterol6.7mg2% DV
Sodium208mg9% DV
Potassium167mg4% DV
Calcium183.1mg14% DV
Iron2.8mg16% DV
Vitamin C7.7mg9% DV
Vitamin A0IU0% DV

% DV = share of the FDA daily value for the selected amount.

Source: Open Food Facts · Confidence: 90% · Barcode (EAN): 5000169552346 · Data last verified:

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Common questions

How many calories are in Basil Pesto?

Basil Pesto by Essential Waitrose, Waitrose has 344 kcal per 100 g.

How much protein is in Basil Pesto?

Basil Pesto contains 3.5 g of protein per 100 g.

Is Basil Pesto keto-friendly?

With 3.1 g total carbs (about 1.2 g net carbs) per 100 g, it fits low-carb and keto eating patterns in normal portions.

Is Basil Pesto high in saturated fat?

It has 5.2 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 26% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Why does Basil Pesto have a Nutri-Score of C?

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from saturated fat (5.2 g). Overall that places it in band C.

How much Basil Pesto is 100 calories?

About 29 g of Basil Pesto equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Is Basil Pesto a good source of calcium?

It is a moderate source: 183.1 mg per 100 g, about 14% of the daily value. A 200 g portion covers roughly 28%.

Is Basil Pesto a good source of iron?

It is a moderate source: 2.8 mg per 100 g, about 16% of the daily value. A 200 g portion covers roughly 32%.

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