1 cup (medium) of Pesto pasta salad (180 g) has 387 calories. That works out to 215 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.3 g of carbs, 34.6 g of protein, 15.2 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 25.2 µg of Selenium covers 46% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 49 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Pesto pasta salad Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

215

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

14.6g

· 5% DV

Protein

19.2g

· 38% DV

Fat

8.5g

· 11% DV

Fiber

1.5g

· 5% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 36% · Fat 36%

Pesto pasta salad Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

28µg · 23% DV

Vitamin E

1.7mg · 11% DV

1.2mg · 8% DV

Biotin

2.1µg · 7% DV

Minerals

Selenium

14µg · 25% DV

Phosphorus

108mg · 15% DV

Sodium

330mg · 14% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is Pesto pasta salad?

Nutrient density

Medium

42/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

55/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Pesto pasta salad Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Pesto pasta salad

To burn the 215 calories in 100 g:

🚶

53min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

22min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

29min

Cycling

🏊

25min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Pesto pasta salad Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Pesto pasta salad Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts yes

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Pesto pasta salad Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Pesto pasta salad Fat Profile

SATURATED

MONOUNSATURATED

5.3g

POLYUNSATURATED

2.2g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 15.8:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (15.8:1).

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Bulgur Pilaf

120 kcal

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124 kcal

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Breadstick

410 kcal

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340 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pesto pasta salad

How many calories are in pesto pasta salad?

Pesto pasta salad contains 215 calories per 100 g. The same amount provides 19.23 g of protein, 14.62 g of carbohydrates, and 8.46 g of fat.

Is pesto pasta salad gluten-free?

No, pesto pasta salad contains gluten. It also contains tree nuts and dairy.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026