Pesto — Calories and Macros
Basil, pine nuts, olive oil, parmesan, garlic.
per 2 tbsp (~30g)
8% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
3g
Carbs
2g
Fat
15g
Fiber
0.5g
Sugar
0.5g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
500
Protein
10g
Carbs
6.7g
Fat
50g
Fiber
1.7g
Sugar
1.7g
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Common questions
How many calories are in pesto?
2 tbsp (~30g) of pesto has 150 calories, with 3g protein, 2g carbs, and 15g fat.
How much protein is in pesto?
Pesto has 3g of protein per 2 tbsp (~30g). That is about 2g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is pesto good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Pesto is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.
Is pesto healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. Keep an eye on the fat. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, pesto is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.