A portion of Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini (173g) contains 429 kcal, 11g of free sugar (2.8 teaspoons) and 1.4g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegan | Allergens: Wheat, Barley
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini contains 429 kcal, 16g of fat (2.1g saturated), 55g of carbohydrate (11g total sugar), 13g of protein and 1.4g of salt per portion.
Nutrition by serving: Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
| Serving | Calories | Salt | Total sugar | Free sugar | = teaspoons | Carbs | Protein |
|---|
| Per portion (173g) | 429 kcal | 1.4g | 11g | 11g | 2.8 tsp | 55g | 13g |
| Per 100g | 248 kcal | 0.8g | 6.6g | 6.6g | | 32g | 7.6g |
Sugar in Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini contains 11g of free sugar per portion. Moderate free sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g a day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10 and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded.
Free sugar by serving: Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 30g | Age 7 to 10 24g | Age 4 to 6 19g |
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| Per portion | 11g 37% | 11g 37% | 11g 37% | 11g 46% | 11g 58% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Calories in Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini contains 429 kcal of calories per portion. Moderate calories
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by serving: Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
| Serving | Adult (female) 2000 kcal | Adult (male) 2500 kcal | Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal | Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal | Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal |
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| Per portion | 429 kcal 21% | 429 kcal 17% | 429 kcal 22% | 429 kcal 28% | 429 kcal 33% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini contains 2.1g of saturated fat per portion. Low saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children.
Saturated fat by serving: Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
| Serving | Adult (female) 20g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 20g | Age 7 to 10 18g | Age 4 to 6 16g |
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| Per portion | 2.1g 10% | 2.1g 7% | 2.1g 10% | 2.1g 12% | 2.1g 13% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Salt in Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini contains 1.4g of salt per portion. Moderate salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g a day for ages 4 to 6 and 5g for ages 7 to 10.
Salt by serving: Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
| Serving | Adult (female) 6g | Adult (male) 6g | Age 11 to 17 6g | Age 7 to 10 5g | Age 4 to 6 3g |
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| Per portion | 1.4g 23% | 1.4g 23% | 1.4g 23% | 1.4g 28% | 1.4g 47% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Fibre in Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini contains 5.7g of fibre per portion. Moderate fibre
Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.
Fibre by serving: Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 25g | Age 7 to 10 20g | Age 4 to 6 15g |
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| Per portion | 5.7g 19% | 5.7g 19% | 5.7g 23% | 5.7g 28% | 5.7g 38% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Free sugar vs total sugar
Where the sugar comes from: Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
| Portion | Total sugar | Free (added) sugar | Naturally occurring | Free sugar in teaspoons |
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| Per portion | 11g | 11g | 0g | 2.8 tsp |
Boone counts all of the sugar in Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini as free sugar, because Caffè Nero does not break down how much comes from whole fruit, vegetables or milk.
NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded. Sugars in fruit juice and purées count as free sugar.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini is made with a published list of at least 40 distinct ingredients. Reading it closely, it contains emulsifiers, flour treatment agents, acidity regulators and flavourings. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Emulsifiers
Keep fat and water mixed so the texture stays even and does not separate.
Flour treatment agents
Strengthen dough so it handles and proves consistently at scale.
Acidity regulators
Hold the pH steady so flavour and shelf life stay consistent.
Flavourings
Add or restore flavour that processing has taken away.
Boone classifies Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the published ingredient list. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
A Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini contains at least 40 distinct ingredients: 31 raw and 9 manufactured.
Ingredient count: Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
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| Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini | 31 | 9 | 40 | 22% |
The 9 manufactured ingredients
ascorbic acid, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, lactic acid, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, natural lemon flavouring, niacin, thiamin.
The 31 raw ingredients
barley malt flour, basil, black pepper, butternut squash, coarse wheat malt, cornflour, extra virgin olive oil, fennel seeds, fermented wheat flour, garlic, garlic purée, ginger purée, golden linseeds, grape must, molasses, oregano, pumpkin seeds, rapeseed oil, red onion, salt, smoked paprika, spinach, sugar, sunflower oil, sunflower seeds, thyme, water, wheat flour, white wine vinegar, wine vinegar, yeast.
Boone counts every distinct named ingredient in the published list, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples; manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Counts are automated from the published text and may differ slightly from a manual count. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
Allergens at a glance
Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini contains wheat and barley as declared ingredients.
Allergen information: Caffè Nero Butternut Squash & Pesto Seeded Panini
| Allergen | Status |
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| Wheat | Contains |
| Rye | Not present |
| Barley | Contains |
| Oats | Not present |
| Spelt | Not present |
| Tree nuts | Not present |
| Peanuts | Not present |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Soya | Not present |
| Milk | Not present |
| Eggs | Not present |
| Fish | Not present |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Molluscs | Not present |
| Celery | Not present |
| Mustard | Not present |
| Lupin | Not present |
| Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Not present |
Contains = declared by Caffè Nero in its UK Allergen, Nutritional & Ingredient Guide. Caffè Nero prepares drinks and food using shared equipment to display, prepare and serve, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. Ask in store before ordering if you have an allergy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
