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Chicken & Pesto Pasta Melt
Pasta with chicken, pesto and cheese
Chicken & Pesto Pasta Melt by Chef Select provides 117 kcal per 100 g, with 2 g of sugars and 10.4 g of protein. That is 56% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pasta dishes category and comes in a 1 kg pack. Contains: chicken, eggs, gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 117 kcal | 262 −55% |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 6.1 −41% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 2.2 −55% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.2 g | 40 −74% |
| Total sugars | 2 g | 4.6 −56% |
| Added sugars | 0.2 g | 0.6 −70% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 2.5 −64% |
| Protein | 10.4 g | 9.6 +9% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 1.5 −81% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2206 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
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Ingredients
40% Cooked Rigatoni Pasta (Durum Wheat Semolina, Water), 22% Toma Sauce (Tomato, Water, Tomato Purée, Onion, Garlic Purée, Vegetable Stock [Sunflower Oil, Salt, Potato Starch, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Vegetable Powders (Onion, Carrot, Garlic), Herbs, Spices, Colour: Plain Caramel; Antioxidant: Extracts of Rosemary; Flavouring], Sugar, Modified Maize Starch, Rapeseed Oil, Thickener: Xanthan Gum; Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Oregano, Basil, Ground Black Pepper), 22% Cooked Chicken Breast (Chicken, Water, Salt), 8% Chargrilled Vegetables (Yellow Pepper, Red Pepper Onion), 3% Cheddar Cheese Shavings (Cheese (Milk), Potato Starch), 2% Pesto (Rapeseed Oil, Olive Oil, Grana Padano PDO [Grana Padano Cheese (Milk), Preservative: Lysozyme (Egg)]; Cheddar Cheese (Milk), Basil, Cheddar Cheese Shavings [Cheese (Milk), Potato Starch], Garlic Purée, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Salt).
- Allergens
- ChickenEggsGlutenMilk
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 1 kg
- Sold in
- Ireland
- Barcode
- 4056489744245
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken & Pesto Pasta Melt?
Chicken & Pesto Pasta Melt contains 117 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Chicken & Pesto Pasta Melt?
Chicken & Pesto Pasta Melt has 2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chicken & Pesto Pasta Melt healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (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 Chicken & Pesto Pasta Melt vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Chicken & Pesto Pasta Melt contain?
According to the label data it contains: Chicken, Eggs, Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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