Kirkland Signature Basil Pesto nutrition facts
Per ¼ cup · 60 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6g7% of calories
- Carbs9g11% of calories
- Fat30g82% of calories
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Kirkland Signature Basil Pesto (¼ cup, 60 g) has 330 calories, with 6 g of protein, 9 g of carbohydrates and 30 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (82% of calories). It is high in calcium (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 27% and 25% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Calcium20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A10%
- Vitamin C13%
- Iron14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium27%
- Saturated fat25%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ cup (60 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 90 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 195 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 2% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 330 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 63minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 40minCycling (moderate)
- 27minRunning (6 mph)
- 46minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Kirkland Signature Basil Pesto?
One serving of Kirkland Signature Basil Pesto (¼ cup) has 330 calories, which works out to 550 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Kirkland Signature Basil Pesto high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Kirkland Signature Basil Pesto keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 11% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Kirkland Signature Basil Pesto?
630 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Kirkland Signature Basil Pesto?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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