Pesto chicken
Pesto chicken provides 254 kcal per 100 g, with 0.8 g of sugars and 13.3 g of protein. That is 80% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sandwiches category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, mustard, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 container (264 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 254 kcal | 671 kcal | 284 −11% | |
| Total fat | 14 g | 37 g | 47% | 15.6 −10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 11 g | 55% | 5.2 −19% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.4 g | 46 g | 17% | 25.4 −31% |
| Total sugars | 0.8 g | 2 g | 3.9 −80% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 2.1 g | 8% | 1.9 −58% |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 35 g | 70% | 15.5 −15% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 3 g | 2 −42% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6543 Sandwiches products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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Ingredients
Ciabatta (enriched flour [wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, extra virgin olive oil, contains 2% or less of: sea salt, yeast), chicken breast meat with rib meat (boneless chicken breast with rib meat, water, expeller pressed canola oil, potato starch, salt, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, granulated garlic, black pepper), mozzarella cheese (pasteurized milk, vinegar, enzymes, salt), roasted red tomatoes (tomatoes, expeller pressed non-gmo canola oil, garlic, organic vinegar, salt, spices), basil pesto aioli sauce (soybean oil, vinegar, parmesan cheese [pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], water, egg yolk, basil, high fructose corn syrup, contains less than 2% of extra virgin olive oil, salt, maltodextrin, natural flavor, sugar, canola oil, dried garlic, corn starch, mustard seed, olive oil, xanthan gum, soy lecithin), arugula.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkMustardSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 container (264 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0030223022671
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto chicken?
Pesto chicken contains 254 kcal per 100 g and about 671 kcal per serving (1 container (264 g)).
How much sugar is in Pesto chicken?
Pesto chicken has 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pesto chicken healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Pesto chicken vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Pesto chicken contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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