# Pesto, basil nutrition: 5 g protein per 100 g | Macro Friendly Meals

5 g protein per 100 g, 1.5 g per 2 tbsp.

Updated 2026-10-23 - data v2026-10-23.1

USDA FoodData Central nutrition for Pesto, basil, per 100 g and per 2 tbsp (30 g).

## Nutrition

|  | kcal | P | C | F |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Per 100 g | 382 | 5 | 5 | 38 |
| Per serving (2 tbsp, 30 g) | 115 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 11.4 |

Protein per 100 kcal: 1.3 g.

## Real food (2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines)

Classification: limit (SODIUM_OR_LABEL). Cite: DGA p5.

Added sugar per serving: 0 g.

## Cost

Cost per serving: $0.40–$1.20.

Cost midpoint: $0.80.

Cost per 10 g protein: $5.33.

## Diet and scores

Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Gluten-Free

Scores are not on the finder list for this food.

Longevity: none noted.

## Recipes using this food

None yet.

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Nutrition values match USDA FoodData Central (estimate). Not medical advice.

USDA FDC ID: not yet linked.

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