How many calories are in homemade basil pesto?

A typical serving of homemade basil pesto contains about 67 calories per tablespoon.

Can I use pesto in vegetarian dishes?

Yes, basil pesto is delightful in many vegetarian recipes, including pasta and salads.

How should I store homemade pesto?

Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week to keep it fresh.

Condiment

Homemade Basil Pesto: kaç kalori?

Homemade basil pesto is a flavorful mix of fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, and nuts, blended to perfection. It's a versatile condiment that adds a burst of flavor to any dish.

100 g başına

450 kcal

1 tbsp

67 kcal

(15 g)

Protein	Karbonhidrat	Yağ
5 g / 100g	7 g / 100g	44 g / 100g

In numbers

Where the calories come from

Protein 5% · Carbs 6% · Fat 89%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 tbsp (15 g, 67 kcal) is 3% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 tbsp takes about 16 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Compared with similar foods

Homemade Basil Pesto is number 5 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 240 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Spicy Pickled Radishes	40	1 g
Classic Marinara Sauce	70	2 g
Sweet and Spicy Pickles	90	1 g
Roasted Red Pepper Dip	100	2 g
Homemade Basil Pesto	450	5 g
Lemon Basil Infused Olive Oil	900	0 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

Porsiyon boyutları

Porsiyon	Gram	Kalori
1 tbsp	15 g	67 kcal
100g	100 g	450 kcal

Sağlık puanı

6/10

Sık sorulan sorular

How many calories are in homemade basil pesto?: A typical serving of homemade basil pesto contains about 67 calories per tablespoon.
Can I use pesto in vegetarian dishes?: Yes, basil pesto is delightful in many vegetarian recipes, including pasta and salads.
How should I store homemade pesto?: Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week to keep it fresh.

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Karşılaştır: Homemade Basil Pesto ve Lemon Basil Infused Olive Oil

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