Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto by Morrisons the Best has 418 kcal per 100 g. One serving (100 g) is about 418 kcal.

Basil Pesto contains 8.1 g of protein per 100 g — about 8.1 g per 100 g serving.

With 1.9 g total carbs (about 1.1 g net carbs) per 100 g, it fits low-carb and keto eating patterns in normal portions.

It has 9.2 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 46% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Yes — 552 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 24% 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 (418 kcal), saturated fat (9.2 g), sodium (552 mg); points in favor come from protein (8.1 g). Overall that places it in band D.

About 24 g of Basil Pesto equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 418 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 209 kcal.