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Pesto alla Genovese — Calories, Nutrition & Ingredients

190g UPC 1412192 Green pestos Updated 16 Oct 2026

Pesto alla Genovese
Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0
Calories
312per 100 g
Protein
3.9 gper 100 g
Carbs
5.2 gper 100 g
Fat
30 gper 100 g

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Per 100 g, Pesto alla Genovese has 312 calories, 3.9 g protein and 30 g fat.

Label highlights: Fat: high Saturates: medium Sugars: low Salt: medium HFSS

Red means high in the UK front-of-pack traffic-light system. These colours are our calculation from the declared values, not a label on the pack. In this product:

  • Fat: 30 g per 100 g (red above 17.50 g)
Calculated from the nutrition data on file; check the package label. How the traffic-light colours work »

Nutrition

Per 100 g
Energy 1305 kJ / 312 kcal
Fat 30 g
of which saturates 4.8 g
Carbohydrate 5.2 g
of which sugars 1.6 g
Fibre 3.1 g
Protein 3.9 g
Salt 1.15 g

Calculated from Open Food Facts per-100 g data for the stated serving; values may differ slightly from the package label because of rounding.

Per 100 g and custom amounts

Nutrition per amount

312 calories in 100 g
Protein3.9 g
Carbohydrates5.2 g
Sugars1.6 g
Added sugars0.8 g
Fibre3.1 g
Fat30 g
Saturated fat4.8 g
Cholesterol5.0 mg
Sodium460 mg
Calcium184 mg
Potassium195 mg
Iron3.0 mg
Vitamin A13.2 mcg
Vitamin C7.8 mg
Vitamin D0.1 mcg

Ingredient flags

Contains added sugars or syrups Contains milk

How we detect these flags

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Ingredients

Acidity regulator, Antioxidant, Ascorbic acid, Basil extract, Citric acid, Cow's milk, Extra virgin olive oil, Garlic puree, Lactic acid, Parmigiano reggiano, Pecorino romano, Pine nuts, Potato starch, Salt, Sheeps Milk, Sugar, Vegetable fiber

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pesto alla Genovese?

Per 100 g of Pesto alla Genovese there are 312 calories.

How much protein is in Pesto alla Genovese?

Per 100 g of Pesto alla Genovese there are 3.9 g protein.

How many carbohydrates are in Pesto alla Genovese?

Per 100 g of Pesto alla Genovese there are 5.2 g carbohydrates. Of which 1.6 g sugars.

How much sugar is in Pesto alla Genovese?

Per 100 g of Pesto alla Genovese there are 1.6 g sugars.

How much sodium (salt) is in Pesto alla Genovese?

Per 100 g of Pesto alla Genovese there are 460.0 mg sodium. UK guidance is for adults to eat no more than 6 g of salt (about 2,400 mg of sodium) a day.

How much fibre is in Pesto alla Genovese?

Per 100 g of Pesto alla Genovese there are 3.1 g fibre. Fibre is important for digestive health.

What are the main ingredients in Pesto alla Genovese?

The main ingredients in Pesto alla Genovese are: Acidity regulator, Antioxidant, Ascorbic acid, Basil extract, Citric acid.

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