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Charlie Bigham's Moussaka Meals nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Charlie Bigham's Moussaka Meals are 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. They add vitamins, minerals and fibre to your day. Work out what a pack delivers, for any age, below.
Charlie Bigham's Moussaka Meals nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Charlie Bigham's Moussaka Meals nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (328g)
Energy
160
525
Fat
10.3g
33.8g
of which saturates
4.1g
13.4g
Carbohydrate
8.8g
28.9g
of which sugars
1.5g
4.9g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
0g
0g
Protein
7.3g
23.9g
Salt
0.67g
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 Charlie Bigham's Moussaka Meals by age
One pack (328g) provides about 525 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 (328g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
525kcal
23%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
525kcal
22%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
525kcal
26%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
525kcal
30%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
525kcal
34%
Sugar in Charlie Bigham's Moussaka Meals
One pack (328g) contains about 4.9g 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 (328g)
% 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 Moussaka Meals: high, mostly saturated
Charlie Bigham's Moussaka Meals are naturally high in fat, with about 33.78g per portion, and most of it is saturated (13.45g). 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 pack (328g)
% of that
Adult
24g
13g
56%
Age 15 to 18
30g
13g
45%
Age 11 to 14
25g
13g
54%
Age 7 to 10
22g
13g
61%
Age 4 to 6
18g
13g
75%
Salt in Charlie Bigham's Moussaka Meals by age
Because charlie bigham's moussaka meals are salted, a portion carries about 2.2g 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 (328g)
% of that
Adult
6g
2.2g
37%
Age 15 to 18
6g
2.2g
37%
Age 11 to 14
6g
2.2g
37%
Age 7 to 10
5g
2.2g
44%
Age 4 to 6
3g
2.2g
73%
Protein in Charlie Bigham's Moussaka Meals by age
One pack (328g) provides about 23.9g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (328g)
% of that
Adult
50g
24g
48%
Age 15 to 18
55g
24g
43%
Age 11 to 14
42g
24g
57%
Age 7 to 10
28g
24g
85%
Age 4 to 6
20g
24g
119%
Are Charlie Bigham's Moussaka Meals processed?
Yes. Charlie Bigham's Moussaka Meals are 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 Moussaka Meals nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in charlie bigham's moussaka meals?
One pack (328g) has about 525 calories.
How many calories are in charlie bigham's moussaka meals?
One pack (328g) has about 525 calories.
Are charlie bigham's moussaka meals good for you?
Charlie Bigham's Moussaka Meals are convenient, but as an ultra-processed meal they are 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.
