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PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls: calories, sugar and salt
Per portion of PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls contains 610 kcal, 3g of sugar (0.8 teaspoons) and 2g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Tree Nuts
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls contains 610 kcal, 32g of fat (14g saturated), 58g of carbohydrate (3g sugar), 18g of protein and 2g of salt per per portion.
Nutrition by serving: PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Per portion
610 kcal
2g
3g
0.8 tsp
58g
18g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls
PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls contains 3g of sugar per per portion (0.8 teaspoons). Sugar level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion
3g 10%
3g 10%
3g 10%
3g 13%
3g 16%
Teaspoons
0.8 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls
PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls contains 2g of salt per per portion. Salt level: Moderate. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion
2g 33%
2g 33%
2g 33%
2g 40%
2g 67%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls
Calories by portion: PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls
Portion
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
Per portion
610 kcal 31%
610 kcal 24%
610 kcal 32%
610 kcal 39%
610 kcal 47%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls
Saturated fat by portion: PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion
14g 70%
14g 47%
14g 70%
14g 78%
14g 88%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Basil pesto with parmesan and pine nuts; commercial dough balls.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
PizzaExpress prepares food in busy pizzerias where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Per portion of PizzaExpress Loaded Pesto Dough Balls contains 610 kcal — 31% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
Per portion contains 3g of sugar — 0.8 teaspoons. This item is moderate in free sugar. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
Per portion contains 2g of salt. This item is high in salt — more than a quarter of the adult daily limit.
Per portion contains 18g of protein — 36% of the adult 50g daily reference intake.
Loaded Pesto Dough Balls is suitable for vegetarians but contains animal products.
Loaded Pesto Dough Balls contains: Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Tree Nuts. PizzaExpress prepares food in busy pizzerias where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
Loaded Pesto Dough Balls is classified as NOVA 4. Basil pesto with parmesan and pine nuts; commercial dough balls.
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Source: Source: PizzaExpress UK official Allergen Information guide (March 2026), GDA nutrition leaflet, CalorieKing and FatSecret UK nutrition databases. NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
