Every Chinese and Asian ready meal broken down by pack, with soy-based and sweet sauces compared against NHS daily reference intakes.
Salt is the defining figure in this category, because soy sauce, oyster sauce and stock are salt concentrates. Sweet sauces add a second problem on top.
Sweet and sour, hoisin and teriyaki sauces carry substantial added sugar. A single pack can approach or exceed an adult's daily free sugar limit before anything else is eaten.
Black bean, szechuan and plain stir fry sauces are lower in sugar but frequently higher in salt.
Battered chicken and prawns in sweet sauces are the highest-calorie items in the category, since the coating absorbs oil before the sauce is added.
Noodle and rice bases dilute the sauce per 100g but raise the pack total. Comparing per pack rather than per 100g is the only reliable approach.
Each product page includes a full nutrition breakdown per serving and per pack, portion size comparisons, age-adjusted NHS daily reference intake calculations for children aged 4 to 17, an interactive calculator for your child's specific age and gender, and a complete ingredient and allergen guide.
