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PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto: calories, sugar and salt
Per portion of PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto contains 780 kcal, 5g of sugar (1.3 teaspoons) and 2.2g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Contains meat / fish | Allergens: Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Tree Nuts
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto contains 780 kcal, 36g of fat (15g saturated), 66g of carbohydrate (5g sugar), 38g of protein and 2.2g of salt per per portion.
Nutrition by serving: PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Per portion
780 kcal
2.2g
5g
1.3 tsp
66g
38g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto
PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto contains 5g of sugar per per portion (1.3 teaspoons). Sugar level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion
5g 17%
5g 17%
5g 17%
5g 21%
5g 26%
Teaspoons
1.3 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto
PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto contains 2.2g 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 Pollo Pesto
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion
2.2g 37%
2.2g 37%
2.2g 37%
2.2g 44%
2.2g 73%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto
Calories by portion: PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto
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
780 kcal 39%
780 kcal 31%
780 kcal 40%
780 kcal 50%
780 kcal 60%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto
Saturated fat by portion: PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion
15g 75%
15g 50%
15g 75%
15g 83%
15g 94%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Creamy pesto sauce with parmesan and pine nuts; commercial pasta.
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 Pollo Pesto contains 780 kcal — 39% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
Per portion contains 5g of sugar — 1.3 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 2.2g of salt. This item is high in salt — more than a quarter of the adult daily limit.
Per portion contains 38g of protein — 76% of the adult 50g daily reference intake.
Pollo Pesto contains meat or fish and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Pollo Pesto contains: Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Tree Nuts. PizzaExpress prepares food in busy pizzerias where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
Pollo Pesto is classified as NOVA 4. Creamy pesto sauce with parmesan and pine nuts; commercial pasta.
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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.
