Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto: calories and sugar by portion, age and sex

Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto, pesto risotto with spinach and courgette ribbons topped with pan-fried salmon and charred lemon, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto at 62% of an adult’s daily calories, 97% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 1.1 teaspoons of free sugar.

How many calories are in Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto? It contains 1245 kcal, 52g of fat (11g saturated), 4.2g of sugar and 2.9g of salt.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto

Energy	1245 kcal
Fat	52g
of which saturates	11g
Carbohydrate	156g
of which sugars	4.2g
Salt	2.9g
Protein	36g

Nutrition figures are Zizzi UK published data from the autumn 2026 nutrition guide, per portion as served and before any optional toppings or table condiments. Zizzi does not publish fibre. Boone converts the figures to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto contains 1245 kcal, which is 62% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 52g of total fat, of which 11g is saturated, 4.2g of sugar, 2.9g of salt and 36g of protein.

The saturated fat content of 11g represents 55% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.

Zizzi publishes figures both per portion and per 100g, which puts the portion at about 593g and 210 kcal per 100g.

Sugar in Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto

Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto contains 4.2g of free sugar per standard serving (1.1 teaspoons). Low 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. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.

Free sugar by portion: Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 30g	Age 7 to 10 24g	Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion	4.2g 14%	4.2g 14%	4.2g 14%	4.2g 18%	4.2g 22%

Teaspoons: 1.1 tsp

Boone calculates these percentages from Zizzi UK published nutrition data (autumn 2026 guide) against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.

Salt in Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto

Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto contains 2.9g of salt per standard serving. Moderate salt

Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.

Salt by portion: Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto

Portion	Adult (female) 6g	Adult (male) 6g	Age 11 to 17 6g	Age 7 to 10 5g	Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion	2.9g 48%	2.9g 48%	2.9g 48%	2.9g 58%	2.9g 97%

Calories in Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto

Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto contains 1245 kcal per standard serving. High calorie share

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto

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	1245 kcal 62%	1245 kcal 50%	1245 kcal 64%	1245 kcal 80%	1245 kcal 96%

Saturated fat in Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto

Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto contains 11g of saturated fat per standard serving. High saturated fat

The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower for children.

Saturated fat by portion: Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto

Portion	Adult (female) 20g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 20g	Age 7 to 10 18g	Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion	11g 55%	11g 37%	11g 55%	11g 61%	11g 69%

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto

Boone counts all 4.2g as free sugar, or 1.1 teaspoons. Zizzi publishes total sugar only, with no split between added and naturally occurring sugar. Some of it may occur naturally in ingredients such as tomatoes, vegetables or dairy, which does not count as free sugar, so this figure may overstate free sugar.

NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing: Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto

Boone cannot classify this dish, because Zizzi does not publish an ingredient list for it.

NOVA classification is read from an ingredient list. Without one there is no way to count additives or say whether a dish is ultra-processed. Boone does not estimate a NOVA group, because a guess presented as a classification would be worse than saying nothing.

Ingredients

Zizzi does not publish an ingredient list for this dish

Ingredients: Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto

Zizzi publishes full ingredient lists for a select number of its dishes, and Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto is not one of them.

Food made to order in a restaurant counts as non-prepacked under UK food law. The legal requirement is to declare the 14 major allergens, and for large businesses in England to show calories. A full ingredient list is voluntary. Zizzi publishes one for around 30 dishes, which is more than many chains, but not for this one.

This means Boone cannot say how many ingredients are in this dish, or whether it is ultra-processed. Boone will not estimate it.

Allergen information for this dish is published by Zizzi and is shown below. Recipes change, so always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto contains fish and milk.

Allergen information: Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto

Allergen	Status
Celery	Not present
Cereals containing gluten	Not present
Crustaceans	Not present
Eggs	Not present
Fish	Contains
Lupin	Not present
Milk	Contains
Molluscs	Not present
Mustard	Not present
Peanuts	Not present
Sesame	Not present
Soya	Not present
Sulphites	Not present
Tree nuts	Not present

Contains = declared as an ingredient. May contain traces = a Zizzi supplier states the allergen cannot be excluded. Zizzi says none of its dishes are gluten free and none can be guaranteed allergen free. Only cashew, almond, hazelnut, walnut, Brazil, pistachio, macadamia and pecan count as tree nuts here, so pine nuts are not covered. Table cheese and extra toppings are not included. Source: Zizzi UK allergen guide, autumn 2026 (V3).

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto?+

Boone calculates that Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto contains 1245 kcal, which is 62% of an adult’s 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 96% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much sugar is in Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto?+

Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto contains 4.2g of sugar, which Boone counts as free sugar, or about 1.1 teaspoons. That is 14% of an adult’s 30g daily limit and 22% of the 19g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much saturated fat is in Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto?+

Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto contains 11g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 55% of the daily guideline for an adult woman and 37% for an adult man, because the guideline differs by sex: 20g and 30g.

How much salt is in Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto?+

Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto contains 2.9g of salt. Boone calculates that as 97% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 48% of an adult’s 6g limit.

Is Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto ultra-processed?+

Zizzi does not publish an ingredient list for Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto, so Boone cannot assign a NOVA group to it.

Is Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto gluten free?+

Zizzi does not label any dish as gluten free. Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto has no gluten-containing ingredients in its recipe, and Zizzi says cross-contact in its kitchens means it may not be suitable for coeliacs.

Is Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto vegetarian?+

No. Zizzi does not list Zizzi Salmon & Pesto Risotto as suitable for vegetarians.