Calories in 3 Tbsp of Pesto Sauce
3 tbsp of pesto sauce (48 g) has 278 calories. That is 14% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 4.1 g of protein, 28 g of fat and 2.7 g of carbohydrates, a split of 6% protein, 90% fat and 4% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of pesto sauce has 186 calories. Burning 278 calories takes about 50 minutes of brisk walking or 22 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 3 tbsp of pesto sauce?
3 tbsp of pesto sauce weighs about 48 g and has 278 calories.
How much protein is in 3 tbsp of pesto sauce?
3 tbsp of pesto sauce has 4.1 g of protein, which is 8% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 tbsp of pesto sauce?
3 tbsp of pesto sauce has 2.7 g of carbohydrates, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.3 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.