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Capsicana Mexican Smoky Chipotle Fajita Kit nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Capsicana Mexican Smoky Chipotle Fajita Kit 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.
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Capsicana Mexican Smoky Chipotle Fajita Kit nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (152g)
Energy
255
388
Fat
5.1g
7.8g
of which saturates
1.5g
2.3g
Carbohydrate
46.3g
70.4g
of which sugars
11.2g
17g
of which added sugars
8.7g
13.2g
Fibre
1.8g
2.7g
Protein
5.7g
8.7g
Salt
1.48g
2.2g
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 Capsicana Mexican Smoky Chipotle Fajita Kit by age
A serving (152g) provides about 388 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 a serving (152g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
388kcal
17%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
388kcal
16%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
388kcal
19%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
388kcal
22%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
388kcal
25%
Sugar in Capsicana Mexican Smoky Chipotle Fajita Kit
A serving (152g) contains about 17.0g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 13.2g 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 a serving (152g)
% of that
Adult
30g
13g
44%
Age 15 to 18
30g
13g
44%
Age 11 to 14
30g
13g
44%
Age 7 to 10
24g
13g
55%
Age 4 to 6
19g
13g
69%
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.
Capsicana Mexican Smoky Chipotle Fajita Kit is naturally high in fat, at about 7.75g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 2.28g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In a serving (152g)
% of that
Adult
24g
2.28g
9%
Age 15 to 18
30g
2.28g
8%
Age 11 to 14
25g
2.28g
9%
Age 7 to 10
22g
2.28g
10%
Age 4 to 6
18g
2.28g
13%
Salt in Capsicana Mexican Smoky Chipotle Fajita Kit by age
Because capsicana mexican smoky chipotle fajita kit is salted, a portion carries about 2.25g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Age group
Max salt
In a serving (152g)
% of that
Adult
6g
2.25g
38%
Age 15 to 18
6g
2.25g
38%
Age 11 to 14
6g
2.25g
38%
Age 7 to 10
5g
2.25g
45%
Age 4 to 6
3g
2.25g
75%
Protein in Capsicana Mexican Smoky Chipotle Fajita Kit by age
A serving (152g) provides about 8.7g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In a serving (152g)
% of that
Adult
50g
8.7g
17%
Age 15 to 18
55g
8.7g
16%
Age 11 to 14
42g
8.7g
21%
Age 7 to 10
28g
8.7g
31%
Age 4 to 6
20g
8.7g
43%
Is Capsicana Mexican Smoky Chipotle Fajita Kit processed?
Yes. Capsicana Mexican Smoky Chipotle Fajita Kit 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.
How many calories are in capsicana mexican smoky chipotle fajita kit?
A serving (152g) has about 388 calories.
How many calories are in capsicana mexican smoky chipotle fajita kit?
A serving (152g) has about 388 calories.
Is capsicana mexican smoky chipotle fajita kit good for you?
Capsicana Mexican Smoky Chipotle Fajita Kit 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.
