USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Pesto?
Per 100g, Pesto has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 24/100. Its strongest contributions are Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
24/100
11 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 tbsp (16g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 418 kcal | 67 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 10 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 38 g | 6 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 7 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 603 mg | 96 mg |
| Potassium | 560 mg | 90 mg |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 49 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 47 mg | 8 mg |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 16 µg | 3 µg |
Where Pesto contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Vitamin E
100%
7.3 mg per 100g
Vitamin K
100%
151 µg per 100g
Vitamin B2
55%
0.72 mg per 100g
Phosphorus
50%
273 mg per 100g
Sat fat
7 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
603 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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