KETO VERDICTMODERATE
Pesto is moderately keto-friendly when unsweetened: ~8.3g net carbs per 100g (about 1.2g per tablespoon) and rich in healthy fats. It’s calorie-dense and carbs add up, so keep to small (1–2 tbsp) portions and track them.
Is Pesto Keto?
Other
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
8.3gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 10.1g
- Fiber
- 1.8g
- Protein
- 7g
- Fat
- 40g
- Calories
- 420
Pesto is moderately keto-friendly when unsweetened: ~8.3g net carbs per 100g (about 1.2g per tablespoon) and rich in healthy fats. It’s calorie-dense and carbs add up, so keep to small (1–2 tbsp) portions and track them.
- Net carbs (100 g)8.3g
- Protein (100 g)7g
- Fat (100 g)40g
- Keto verdictEnjoy in moderation
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
8.3g
Total Carbs
10.1g
Fiber
1.8g
Protein
7g
Fat
40g
Calories
420
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
HOW TO ENJOY IT ON KETO
- Moderate net carbs (~8.3g/100g) with typical 1–2 tbsp servings (~1.2–2.5g) keeping the impact small
- This item contains the nutrients or compounds listed above; evidence for specific health outcomes depends on dose, preparation, and individual context.
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
VEGETABLE TOPPING
Toss steamed or roasted veggies (e.g., zucchini-noodles, broccoli) with pesto for a rich finish.
PROTEIN SAUCE
Spoon over Chicken Breast, shrimp, or salmon; thin with olive-oil for a quick drizzle.
CREAMY DIP
Mix pesto with mascarpone or mayo for a thicker, keto-friendly dip.
PESTO MAYO
Stir into mayonnaise for a zippy spread for lettuce wraps or bunless burgers.
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