Italian- Basil Pesto

Italian- Basil Pesto by Dunnes Stores has 401 kcal per 100 g. One serving (30 g) is about 120 kcal.

Italian- Basil Pesto contains 5.2 g of protein per 100 g — about 1.6 g per 30 g serving.

With 4.5 g total carbs (about 4.2 g net carbs) per 100 g, it fits low-carb and keto eating patterns in normal portions.

It has 5.3 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 26% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (401 kcal), saturated fat (5.3 g). Overall that places it in band D.

About 25 g of Italian- Basil Pesto equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 401 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 200 kcal.

Per 100 g it has 2.8 g sugar and 40 g fat (5.3 g saturated). Fat provides 90% of its calories, so portion size matters most here.