BANQUET Basic Chicken Pesto With Chicken Meal, 7 OZ

in Meals Barcode 0031000007140
Average nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

BANQUET Basic Chicken Pesto With Chicken Meal, 7 OZ provides 126 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 5.6 g of protein. That is 83% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meals category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
5.1 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2 g · Moderate
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 Meal (198 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 126 kcal 250 kcal 178 −29%
Total fat 5.1 g 10 g 13% 7.9 −36%
Saturated fat 2 g 4 g 20% 2.8 −27%
Carbohydrates 15.7 g 31 g 11% 17.8 −12%
Total sugars 0.5 g 1 g 3.1 −83%
Dietary fiber 1.5 g 3 g 11% 2 −26%
Protein 5.6 g 11 g 22% 8.7 −36%
Salt 0.8 g 1.5 g 1.2 −34%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5053 Meals products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Source of protein
18% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
Low sugar
0.5 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other meals

Calories lower 33%
Sugars lower 16%
Salt lower 34%
Saturated fat higher 47%
Protein top 64%
Fiber top 47%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

PASTA: Water, Enriched Pasta (Durum Wheat Semolina, Niacin, Reduced Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Soybean Oil. CREAMY PESTO: Water, Butter (Cream, Salt), Parmesan Cheese (Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Soybean Oil, Romano Cheese from Cow's Milk (Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Modified Corn Starch, Nonfat Dry Milk, Parsley, Salt, Basil, Flavoring, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Garlic Powder. COOKED CHICKEN: White Meat Chicken, Water, Modified Rice Starch, Isolated Soy Protein, Salt, Sodium Phosphate. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, WHEAT.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
GlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 2

E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 Meal (198 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0031000007140

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in BANQUET Basic Chicken Pesto With Chicken Meal, 7 OZ?

BANQUET Basic Chicken Pesto With Chicken Meal, 7 OZ contains 126 kcal per 100 g and about 250 kcal per serving (1 Meal (198 g)).

How much sugar is in BANQUET Basic Chicken Pesto With Chicken Meal, 7 OZ?

BANQUET Basic Chicken Pesto With Chicken Meal, 7 OZ has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is BANQUET Basic Chicken Pesto With Chicken Meal, 7 OZ healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is BANQUET Basic Chicken Pesto With Chicken Meal, 7 OZ vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does BANQUET Basic Chicken Pesto With Chicken Meal, 7 OZ contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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