Calories in 2 Tbsp of Pesto Sauce
2 tbsp of pesto sauce (32 g) has 186 calories. That is 9% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 2.8 g of protein, 19 g of fat and 1.8 g of carbohydrates, a split of 6% protein, 90% fat and 4% carbs. For comparison, 1 tbsp of pesto sauce has 93 and 3 tbsp of pesto sauce has 278 calories. Burning 186 calories takes about 33 minutes of brisk walking or 15 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Pesto Sauce: common questions
How many calories are in 2 tbsp of pesto sauce?
2 tbsp of pesto sauce weighs about 32 g and has 186 calories.
How much protein is in 2 tbsp of pesto sauce?
2 tbsp of pesto sauce has 2.8 g of protein, which is 6% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 2 tbsp of pesto sauce?
2 tbsp of pesto sauce has 1.8 g of carbohydrates, including 0.3 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.
How much pesto sauce is 100 calories?
100 calories of pesto sauce is 17 g, about 1 tbsp of pesto sauce.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710175. Original description: Pesto sauce. Portion weights are USDA household measures.