Pesto (ready-to-serve, shelf-stable) nutrition facts
Per ¼ cup · 61 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.1g5% of calories
- Carbs3.7g6% of calories
- Fat26g90% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Pesto (ready-to-serve, shelf-stable) (¼ cup, 61 g) has 260 calories, with 3.1 g of protein, 3.7 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (90% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (36% DV) and Vitamin K (99% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 26% and 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin E36%
- Vitamin K99%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Calcium11%
- Phosphorus12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium26%
- Saturated fat22%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ cup (61 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 55 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 118 μg | 99% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 106 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 81 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 5% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 12 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 260 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 49minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 31minCycling (moderate)
- 22minRunning (6 mph)
- 37minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pesto (ready-to-serve, shelf-stable)?
One serving of Pesto (ready-to-serve, shelf-stable) (¼ cup) has 260 calories, which works out to 426 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Pesto (ready-to-serve, shelf-stable) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.1 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 Pesto (ready-to-serve, shelf-stable) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 6% of calories.
How much sodium is in Pesto (ready-to-serve, shelf-stable)?
609 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Pesto (ready-to-serve, shelf-stable)?
1.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
