Basil Pesto With Pine Nuts & Walnuts

Basil Pesto With Pine Nuts & Walnuts by Buitoni has 600 kcal per 100 g. One serving (62 g) is about 372 kcal.

Basil Pesto With Pine Nuts & Walnuts contains 11.3 g of protein per 100 g — about 7 g per 62 g serving.

Yes — 11.3 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 10% of its calories. That makes it a good protein source.

It has 8.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 40% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Yes — 655.5 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 28% 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 (600 kcal), saturated fat (8.1 g), sodium (655.5 mg); points in favor come from protein (11.3 g). Overall that places it in band D.

About 17 g of Basil Pesto With Pine Nuts & Walnuts equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 600 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 300 kcal.