
Basil pesto (Classico brand, ready-to-serve) nutrition facts
Per ¼ cup · 62 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.6g5% of calories
- Carbs4.3g7% of calories
- Fat23g88% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Basil pesto (Classico brand, ready-to-serve) (¼ cup, 62 g) has 231 calories, with 2.6 g of protein, 4.3 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (88% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (100% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 28% and 21% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin K100%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E19%
- Riboflavin (B2)13%
- Vitamin B613%
- Calcium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium28%
- Saturated fat21%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ cup (62 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 60 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 120 μg | 100% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 103 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 121 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Kirkland Signature Basil Pesto550
- Basil pesto (Mezzetta, Napa Valley Bistro, ready-to-serve)496
- Kroger Basil pesto433
- Pesto (ready-to-serve, shelf-stable)426
- Basil pesto (Classico brand, ready-to-serve)372
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298 calBasil pesto (Mezzetta, Napa Valley Bistro, ready-to-serve)¼ cup+67 cal
330 calKirkland Signature Basil Pesto¼ cup+99 cal
160 calFresh Express Pesto Twisted Caesar Chopped Salad Kit1 cup−71 cal
Burning 231 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 44minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 28minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 32minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Basil pesto (Classico brand, ready-to-serve)?
One serving of Basil pesto (Classico brand, ready-to-serve) (¼ cup) has 231 calories, which works out to 372 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Basil pesto (Classico brand, ready-to-serve) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Basil pesto (Classico brand, ready-to-serve) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 7% of calories.
How much sodium is in Basil pesto (Classico brand, ready-to-serve)?
637 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Basil pesto (Classico brand, ready-to-serve)?
1.6 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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