Pesto Basilico Vegan

Pesto Basilico Vegan by Barilla has 431 kcal per 100 g. One serving (50 g) is about 216 kcal.

Pesto Basilico Vegan contains 2.5 g of protein per 100 g — about 1.2 g per 50 g serving.

It has 5.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 28% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Yes — 1200 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 52% of the daily value.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (431 kcal), saturated fat (5.5 g), sodium (1200 mg). Overall that places it in band D.

About 23 g of Pesto Basilico Vegan equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 431 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 216 kcal.

Per 100 g it has 3.3 g sugar and 41 g fat (5.5 g saturated). Fat provides 87% of its calories, so portion size matters most here.