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Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi 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.

Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (422g)
Energy147620
Fat6.3g26.6g
of which saturates1.9g8g
Carbohydrate15.3g64.6g
of which sugars1.8g7.6g
of which added sugars0g0g
Fibre0g0g
Protein6.8g28.7g
Salt0.79g3.3g

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 Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi by age

One serving (422g) provides about 620 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.

Age groupTypical daily caloriesIn one serving (422g)% of that
Adult2250kcal620kcal
28%
Age 15 to 182433kcal620kcal
25%
Age 11 to 142033kcal620kcal
30%
Age 7 to 101750kcal620kcal
35%
Age 4 to 61550kcal620kcal
40%

Sugar in Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi

One serving (422g) contains about 7.6g 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 groupDaily free sugar limitIn one serving (422g)% of that
Adult30g0g
0%
Age 15 to 1830g0g
0%
Age 11 to 1430g0g
0%
Age 7 to 1024g0g
0%
Age 4 to 619g0g
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 Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi: high, mostly saturated

Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi is naturally high in fat, with about 26.59g per portion, and most of it is saturated (8.02g). 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 groupMax saturated fatIn one serving (422g)% of that
Adult24g8.02g
33%
Age 15 to 1830g8.02g
27%
Age 11 to 1425g8.02g
32%
Age 7 to 1022g8.02g
36%
Age 4 to 618g8.02g
45%

Salt in Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi by age

Because charlie bigham's chicken jalfrezi is salted, a portion carries about 3.33g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn one serving (422g)% of that
Adult6g3.33g
56%
Age 15 to 186g3.33g
56%
Age 11 to 146g3.33g
56%
Age 7 to 105g3.33g
67%
Age 4 to 63g3.33g
111%

Protein in Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi by age

One serving (422g) provides about 28.7g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In one serving (422g)% of that
Adult50g29g
57%
Age 15 to 1855g29g
52%
Age 11 to 1442g29g
68%
Age 7 to 1028g29g
102%
Age 4 to 620g29g
144%

Is Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi processed?

Yes. Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi 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.

Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in charlie bigham's chicken jalfrezi?

One serving (422g) has about 620 calories.

How many calories are in charlie bigham's chicken jalfrezi?

One serving (422g) has about 620 calories.

Is charlie bigham's chicken jalfrezi good for you?

Charlie Bigham's Chicken Jalfrezi 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.