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Charlie Bigham's Meatballs Al Forno nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Charlie Bigham's Meatballs Al Forno 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 Meatballs Al Forno nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Charlie Bigham's Meatballs Al Forno nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (325g)
Energy
153
497
Fat
7.7g
25g
of which saturates
1.8g
5.9g
Carbohydrate
12g
39g
of which sugars
2.7g
8.8g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
1.2g
3.9g
Protein
8.2g
26.6g
Salt
0.73g
2.4g
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 Meatballs Al Forno by age
One serving (325g) provides about 497 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 serving (325g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
497kcal
22%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
497kcal
20%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
497kcal
24%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
497kcal
28%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
497kcal
32%
Sugar in Charlie Bigham's Meatballs Al Forno
One serving (325g) contains about 8.8g 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 serving (325g)
% 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 Charlie Bigham's Meatballs Al Forno: high, mostly saturated
Charlie Bigham's Meatballs Al Forno is naturally high in fat, with about 25.03g per portion, and most of it is saturated (5.85g). 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 serving (325g)
% of that
Adult
24g
5.85g
24%
Age 15 to 18
30g
5.85g
19%
Age 11 to 14
25g
5.85g
23%
Age 7 to 10
22g
5.85g
27%
Age 4 to 6
18g
5.85g
32%
Salt in Charlie Bigham's Meatballs Al Forno by age
Because charlie bigham's meatballs al forno is salted, a portion carries about 2.37g 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 serving (325g)
% of that
Adult
6g
2.37g
40%
Age 15 to 18
6g
2.37g
40%
Age 11 to 14
6g
2.37g
40%
Age 7 to 10
5g
2.37g
47%
Age 4 to 6
3g
2.37g
79%
Protein in Charlie Bigham's Meatballs Al Forno by age
One serving (325g) provides about 26.6g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one serving (325g)
% of that
Adult
50g
27g
53%
Age 15 to 18
55g
27g
48%
Age 11 to 14
42g
27g
63%
Age 7 to 10
28g
27g
95%
Age 4 to 6
20g
27g
133%
Is Charlie Bigham's Meatballs Al Forno processed?
Yes. Charlie Bigham's Meatballs Al Forno 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 Meatballs Al Forno nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in charlie bigham's meatballs al forno?
One serving (325g) has about 497 calories.
How many calories are in charlie bigham's meatballs al forno?
One serving (325g) has about 497 calories.
Is charlie bigham's meatballs al forno good for you?
Charlie Bigham's Meatballs Al Forno 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.
