A portion of Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta (264g) contains 372 kcal, 0.8g of free sugar (0.2 teaspoons) and 1g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Allergens: Wheat, Milk
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta contains 372 kcal, 12.9g of fat (2.9g saturated), 48g of carbohydrate (0.8g total sugar), 13.2g of protein and 1g of salt per portion.
Nutrition by serving: Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
| Serving | Calories | Salt | Total sugar | Free sugar | = teaspoons | Carbs | Protein |
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| Per portion (264g) | 372 kcal | 1g | 0.8g | 0.8g | 0.2 tsp | 48g | 13.2g |
| Per 100g | 141 kcal | 0.4g | 0.3g | 0.3g | | 18.2g | 5g |
Sugar in Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta contains 0.8g of free sugar per portion. Low free sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g a day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10 and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded.
Free sugar by serving: Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 30g | Age 7 to 10 24g | Age 4 to 6 19g |
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| Per portion | 0.8g 3% | 0.8g 3% | 0.8g 3% | 0.8g 3% | 0.8g 4% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Calories in Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta contains 372 kcal of calories per portion. Moderate calories
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by serving: Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
| Serving | 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 |
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| Per portion | 372 kcal 19% | 372 kcal 15% | 372 kcal 19% | 372 kcal 24% | 372 kcal 29% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta contains 2.9g of saturated fat per portion. Low saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children.
Saturated fat by serving: Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
| Serving | Adult (female) 20g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 20g | Age 7 to 10 18g | Age 4 to 6 16g |
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| Per portion | 2.9g 14% | 2.9g 10% | 2.9g 14% | 2.9g 16% | 2.9g 18% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Salt in Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta contains 1g of salt per portion. Moderate salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g a day for ages 4 to 6 and 5g for ages 7 to 10.
Salt by serving: Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
| Serving | Adult (female) 6g | Adult (male) 6g | Age 11 to 17 6g | Age 7 to 10 5g | Age 4 to 6 3g |
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| Per portion | 1g 17% | 1g 17% | 1g 17% | 1g 20% | 1g 33% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Fibre in Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta contains 6.1g of fibre per portion. Moderate fibre
Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.
Fibre by serving: Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 25g | Age 7 to 10 20g | Age 4 to 6 15g |
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| Per portion | 6.1g 20% | 6.1g 20% | 6.1g 24% | 6.1g 30% | 6.1g 41% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Free sugar vs total sugar
Where the sugar comes from: Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
| Portion | Total sugar | Free (added) sugar | Naturally occurring | Free sugar in teaspoons |
|---|
| Per portion | 0.8g | 0.8g | 0g | 0.2 tsp |
Boone counts all of the sugar in Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta as free sugar, because Caffè Nero does not break down how much comes from whole fruit, vegetables or milk.
NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded. Sugars in fruit juice and purées count as free sugar.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta is made with a published list of at least 35 distinct ingredients. Reading it closely, it contains stabilisers. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Stabilisers
Stop the mixture separating or settling over its shelf life.
Boone classifies Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the published ingredient list. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
A Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta contains at least 35 distinct ingredients: 26 raw and 9 manufactured.
Ingredient count: Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
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| Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta | 26 | 9 | 35 | 26% |
The 9 manufactured ingredients
calcium carbonate, folic acid, garlic powder, iron, niacin, potato starch, sodium diphosphate, thiamin, yeast extract.
The 26 raw ingredients
basil, black pepper, chilli, durum wheat semolina, extra virgin olive oil, fennel, garlic purée, herbs, medium fat hard cheese, onion, oregano, paprika, parsley, pork, rapeseed oil, rehydrated sundried tomato, salt, semi dried tomato, spices, sugar, tomato, tomato purée, vegetable oil, vinegar, water, wheat flour.
Boone counts every distinct named ingredient in the published list, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples; manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Counts are automated from the published text and may differ slightly from a manual count. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
Allergens at a glance
Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta contains wheat and milk as declared ingredients.
Allergen information: Caffè Nero Arrabbiata Meatball Pasta
| Allergen | Status |
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| Wheat | Contains |
| Rye | Not present |
| Barley | Not present |
| Oats | Not present |
| Spelt | Not present |
| Tree nuts | Not present |
| Peanuts | Not present |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Soya | Not present |
| Milk | Contains |
| Eggs | Not present |
| Fish | Not present |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Molluscs | Not present |
| Celery | Not present |
| Mustard | Not present |
| Lupin | Not present |
| Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Not present |
Contains = declared by Caffè Nero in its UK Allergen, Nutritional & Ingredient Guide. Caffè Nero prepares drinks and food using shared equipment to display, prepare and serve, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. Ask in store before ordering if you have an allergy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
