Sundried Tomato & Chilli Pesto

Sundried Tomato & Chilli Pesto by Dunnes Stores has 492 kcal per 100 g.

Sundried Tomato & Chilli Pesto contains 6.8 g of protein per 100 g.

Yes — 20 g of sugar per 100 g, roughly 5 teaspoons. Sugar makes up 71% of its carbohydrates.

It has 5.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 28% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Yes — 2600 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 113% of the daily value.

It provides 5.7 g of fiber per 100 g — 20% of the daily value, making it a high-fiber food.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (492 kcal), sugar (20 g), saturated fat (5.6 g), sodium (2600 mg); points in favor come from fiber (5.7 g). Overall that places it in band D.

About 20 g of Sundried Tomato & Chilli Pesto equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.