Pesto sauce: calories and nutrition facts
Pesto sauce has 370 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Tablespoon (30 g), has 111 kcal.
- Calories
- 370 kcal
- Protein
- 3.9 g
- Carbohydrates
- 6.6 g
- Fat
- 35.4 g
Per 100 g
Pesto sauce: how many calories?
Pesto sauce has 370 kcal per 100 g, with 3.9 g protein, 6.6 g carbs and 35.4 g fat. A 30 g serving (1 Tablespoon) has 111 kcal. That is more than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein4%
- Carbohydrates7%
- Fat88%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 111 kcal
- Protein
- 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 2 g
- Fat
- 10.6 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 370 kcal | 111 kcal |
| Fat | 35.4 g | 10.6 g |
| of which saturated fat | 4.4 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.6 g | 2 g |
| of which sugars | 3.2 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 1,060 mg | 318 mg |
| Water | 46.6 g | 14 g |
| Vitamin C | 92.6 mg | 27.8 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 45 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 60 mg |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 11 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 20 December 2025.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(370 kcal) | 19% |
| Fat(35.4 g) | 51% |
| of which saturated fat(4.4 g) | 22% |
| Carbohydrates(6.6 g) | 3% |
| of which sugars(3.2 g) | 4% |
| Protein(3.9 g) | 8% |
| Salt(2.65 g) | 44% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
Pesto sauce: frequently asked questions
Pesto sauce: how many calories per serving?
A 30 g serving (1 Tablespoon) has 111 kcal.
Pesto sauce: how much protein?
Pesto sauce contains 3.9 g of protein per 100 g, 8% of the 50 g reference intake.
Pesto sauce: how much fibre?
Pesto sauce provides 2.5 g of fibre per 100 g, 10% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Pesto sauce: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 27 g of this food.
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