How many calories are in pesto?

1 tablespoon of pesto has 120 calories, with 1 g of carbs, 2 g of protein and 12 g of fat. Per 100 g that is 570 kcal.

Pesto is a versatile, green sauce originating from Italy, made traditionally from fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. It serves as a rich and vibrant addition to pasta, salads, and many other dishes, packing a flavorful punch.

Calories in kcal. Carbs, protein and fat in grams.

Per Cup

Amount	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Protein g	Fat g
1/4 cup	240	2	4	24
1/3 cup	320	3	5	32
1/2 cup	480	4	8	48
1 cup	960	8	16	96
2 cups	1,920	16	32	192

Per Tablespoon

Amount	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Protein g	Fat g
1/2 tbsp	60	0.5	1	6
1 tbsp	120	1	2	12
2 tbsp	240	2	4	24
3 tbsp	360	3	6	36

Per Teaspoon

Amount	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Protein g	Fat g
1/2 tsp	20	0.16	0.33	2
1 tsp	40	0.33	0.67	4
2 tsp	80	0.67	1.33	8
3 tsp	120	1	2	12

Grams (g)

Amount	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Protein g	Fat g
10g	57	0.57	0.94	5.7
100g	570	5.7	9.4	57

Ounces (oz)

Amount	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Protein g	Fat g
1 oz	162	1.62	2.67	16.2
4 oz	648	6.48	10.68	64.8

In real meals

Meals.Chat users have logged pesto 183 times. The typical portion is 20 g, about 80 kcal. It most often shows up with tomato, cheese and bread.

Common questions

How many calories are in 1/4 cup of pesto?

Pesto has 240 calories in 1/4 cup.

How much fat is in 1 tablespoon of pesto?

There are 12 grams of fat in 1 tablespoon of pesto.

What is the protein content in 100 grams of pesto?

100 grams of pesto contains about 9.4 grams of protein.

How many carbohydrates are there in 2 teaspoons of pesto?

Two teaspoons of pesto contain approximately 0.67 grams of carbohydrates.

What is the calorie count for 1 ounce of pesto?

One ounce of pesto contains approximately 162 calories.