Red pesto: calories and nutrition facts
Red pesto has 305 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 tablespoon (30 g), has 92 kcal.
- Calories
- 305 kcal
- Protein
- 4.8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 8.6 g
- Fat
- 27 g
Per 100 g
Red pesto: how many calories?
Red pesto has 305 kcal per 100 g, with 4.8 g protein, 8.6 g carbs and 27 g fat. A 30 g serving (1 tablespoon) has 92 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
- Protein6%
- Carbohydrates12%
- Fat82%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 92 kcal
- Protein
- 1.4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 2.6 g
- Fat
- 8.1 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 305 kcal | 92 kcal |
| Fat | 27 g | 8.1 g |
| of which saturated fat | 4 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.6 g | 2.6 g |
| of which sugars | 2.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 4.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Sodium | 775 mg | 233 mg |
| Water | 0 g | 0 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0 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(305 kcal) | 15% |
| Fat(27 g) | 39% |
| of which saturated fat(4 g) | 20% |
| Carbohydrates(8.6 g) | 3% |
| of which sugars(2.8 g) | 3% |
| Protein(4.8 g) | 10% |
| Salt(1.94 g) | 32% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Source of fibre (at least 3 g)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
Red pesto: frequently asked questions
Red pesto: how many calories per serving?
A 30 g serving (1 tablespoon) has 92 kcal.
Red pesto: how much protein?
Red pesto contains 4.8 g of protein per 100 g, 10% of the 50 g reference intake.
Red pesto: how much fibre?
Red pesto provides 4.2 g of fibre per 100 g, 17% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Red pesto: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 33 g of this food.
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