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Ginsters Fajita Chicken Slice, Limited Edition nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Ginsters Fajita Chicken Slice, Limited Edition 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.
Ginsters Fajita Chicken Slice, Limited Edition nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (170g)
Energy
267
454
Fat
14.8g
25.2g
of which saturates
6g
10.2g
Carbohydrate
25.2g
42.8g
of which sugars
2.6g
4.4g
of which added sugars
0.1g
0.2g
Fibre
1.2g
2g
Protein
7.6g
12.9g
Salt
0.8g
1.4g
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 Ginsters Fajita Chicken Slice, Limited Edition by age
One pack (170g) provides about 454 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 (170g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
454kcal
20%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
454kcal
19%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
454kcal
22%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
454kcal
26%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
454kcal
29%
Sugar in Ginsters Fajita Chicken Slice, Limited Edition
One pack (170g) contains about 4.4g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 0.2g 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 one pack (170g)
% of that
Adult
30g
0.2g
1%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0.2g
1%
Age 11 to 14
30g
0.2g
1%
Age 7 to 10
24g
0.2g
1%
Age 4 to 6
19g
0.2g
1%
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.
Ginsters Fajita Chicken Slice, Limited Edition is naturally high in fat, with about 25.16g per portion, and most of it is saturated (10.2g). 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 (170g)
% of that
Adult
24g
10g
42%
Age 15 to 18
30g
10g
34%
Age 11 to 14
25g
10g
41%
Age 7 to 10
22g
10g
46%
Age 4 to 6
18g
10g
57%
Salt in Ginsters Fajita Chicken Slice, Limited Edition by age
Because ginsters fajita chicken slice, limited edition is salted, a portion carries about 1.36g 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 (170g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.36g
23%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.36g
23%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.36g
23%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.36g
27%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.36g
45%
Protein in Ginsters Fajita Chicken Slice, Limited Edition by age
One pack (170g) provides about 12.9g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (170g)
% of that
Adult
50g
13g
26%
Age 15 to 18
55g
13g
23%
Age 11 to 14
42g
13g
31%
Age 7 to 10
28g
13g
46%
Age 4 to 6
20g
13g
64%
Is Ginsters Fajita Chicken Slice, Limited Edition processed?
Yes. Ginsters Fajita Chicken Slice, Limited Edition 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 ginsters fajita chicken slice, limited edition?
One pack (170g) has about 454 calories.
How many calories are in ginsters fajita chicken slice, limited edition?
One pack (170g) has about 454 calories.
Is ginsters fajita chicken slice, limited edition good for you?
Ginsters Fajita Chicken Slice, Limited Edition 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.
