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Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner 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.
Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (400g)
Energy
91
364
Fat
2g
8g
of which saturates
0.6g
2.4g
Carbohydrate
12g
48g
of which sugars
1.2g
4.8g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
1.9g
7.6g
Protein
5.1g
20.4g
Salt
0.49g
2g
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 Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner by age
One pack (400g) provides about 364 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 (400g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
364kcal
16%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
364kcal
15%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
364kcal
18%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
364kcal
21%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
364kcal
23%
Sugar in Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner
One pack (400g) contains about 4.8g 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 (400g)
% 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 Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner: high, mostly unsaturated
Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner is naturally high in fat, at about 8.0g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 2.4g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In one pack (400g)
% of that
Adult
24g
2.4g
10%
Age 15 to 18
30g
2.4g
8%
Age 11 to 14
25g
2.4g
10%
Age 7 to 10
22g
2.4g
11%
Age 4 to 6
18g
2.4g
13%
Salt in Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner by age
Because bisto roast lamb dinner is salted, a portion carries about 1.96g 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 (400g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.96g
33%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.96g
33%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.96g
33%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.96g
39%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.96g
65%
Protein in Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner by age
One pack (400g) provides about 20.4g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (400g)
% of that
Adult
50g
20g
41%
Age 15 to 18
55g
20g
37%
Age 11 to 14
42g
20g
49%
Age 7 to 10
28g
20g
73%
Age 4 to 6
20g
20g
102%
Is Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner processed?
Yes. Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner 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.
Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in bisto roast lamb dinner?
One pack (400g) has about 364 calories.
How many calories are in bisto roast lamb dinner?
One pack (400g) has about 364 calories.
Is bisto roast lamb dinner good for you?
Bisto Roast Lamb Dinner 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.
