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Authentic Welsh Beef Curry nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Authentic Welsh Beef Curry is a ready meal, a complete dish cooked and packaged to reheat at home. Alongside the main ingredients it typically carries added salt, fat and other components of convenience food, which places it in NOVA group 4. The numbers below show what the pack delivers; it is a handy option, though the same dish cooked at home usually has less salt and saturated fat. It adds vitamins, minerals and fibre to your day. Work out what a pack delivers, for any age, below.
Authentic Welsh Beef Curry nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Authentic Welsh Beef Curry nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (320g)
Energy
170
544
Fat
12.7g
40.6g
of which saturates
2.5g
8g
Carbohydrate
1g
3.2g
of which sugars
0.1g
0.3g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
2.2g
7g
Protein
12.6g
40.3g
Salt
0.6g
1.9g
Calories, saturated fat and salt, by age
For a whole ready meal the numbers that matter most are calories, saturated fat and salt. The tables below set each against age-appropriate guidance.
Calories in Authentic Welsh Beef Curry by age
One pack (320g) provides about 544 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.
Age group
Typical daily calories
In one pack (320g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
544kcal
24%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
544kcal
22%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
544kcal
27%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
544kcal
31%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
544kcal
35%
Sugar in Authentic Welsh Beef Curry
One pack (320g) contains about 0.3g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 0.0g of it is added in cooking, with the rest coming naturally from ingredients such as vegetables, tomato or dairy. Added (free) sugar is the part that counts toward the daily limit the NHS sets, shown by age below.
Age group
Daily free sugar limit
In one pack (320g)
% of that
Adult
30g
0g
0%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0g
0%
Age 11 to 14
30g
0g
0%
Age 7 to 10
24g
0g
0%
Age 4 to 6
19g
0g
0%
Estimated figure. UK labels declare total sugars only, not added sugars, so the added amount here is estimated from the total by subtracting the sugar typically found naturally in a dish of this type. Treat it as a guide, not a label value.
Fat in Authentic Welsh Beef Curry: high, mostly saturated
Authentic Welsh Beef Curry is naturally high in fat, with about 40.64g per portion, and most of it is saturated (8.0g). There is 0g of added fat, but the table shows how the saturated fat compares with the daily maximum, so it is best enjoyed in smaller amounts.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In one pack (320g)
% of that
Adult
24g
8g
33%
Age 15 to 18
30g
8g
27%
Age 11 to 14
25g
8g
32%
Age 7 to 10
22g
8g
36%
Age 4 to 6
18g
8g
44%
Salt in Authentic Welsh Beef Curry by age
Because authentic welsh beef curry is salted, a portion carries about 1.92g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Age group
Max salt
In one pack (320g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.92g
32%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.92g
32%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.92g
32%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.92g
38%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.92g
64%
Protein in Authentic Welsh Beef Curry by age
One pack (320g) provides about 40.3g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (320g)
% of that
Adult
50g
40g
81%
Age 15 to 18
55g
40g
73%
Age 11 to 14
42g
40g
96%
Age 7 to 10
28g
40g
144%
Age 4 to 6
20g
40g
201%
Is Authentic Welsh Beef Curry processed?
Yes. Authentic Welsh Beef Curry is an ultra-processed food (NOVA group 4). Ready meals are formulated with added salt, fats, starches and additives to survive packaging and reheating. As an occasional convenience that is fine, but cooking the same dish at home usually means less salt and saturated fat and no additives.
Authentic Welsh Beef Curry nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in authentic welsh beef curry?
One pack (320g) has about 544 calories.
How many calories are in authentic welsh beef curry?
One pack (320g) has about 544 calories.
Is authentic welsh beef curry good for you?
Authentic Welsh Beef Curry is convenient, but as an ultra-processed meal it is often high in salt and saturated fat, so best balanced with fresher meals across the week.
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Nutrition data from McCance and Widdowson and UK FoodData Central, per 100g raw edible portion; values are reference figures and can vary by variety and ripeness. Reference intakes: EU NRVs for labelling and UK RNIs (SACN) for age-based needs. For guidance only.
