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Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese 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.

Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (200g)
Energy84168
Fat1.5g3g
of which saturates0.2g0.4g
Carbohydrate14g28g
of which sugars2.4g4.8g
of which added sugars0g0g
Fibre0.5g1g
Protein3.3g6.6g
Salt0.7g1.4g

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 Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese by age

One pack (200g) provides about 168 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 pack (200g)% of that
Adult2250kcal168kcal
7%
Age 15 to 182433kcal168kcal
7%
Age 11 to 142033kcal168kcal
8%
Age 7 to 101750kcal168kcal
10%
Age 4 to 61550kcal168kcal
11%

Sugar in Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese

One pack (200g) contains about 4.8g 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 groupDaily free sugar limitIn one pack (200g)% 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 Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese: high, mostly unsaturated

Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese is naturally high in fat, at about 3.0g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 0.4g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.

Age groupMax saturated fatIn one pack (200g)% of that
Adult24g0.4g
2%
Age 15 to 1830g0.4g
1%
Age 11 to 1425g0.4g
2%
Age 7 to 1022g0.4g
2%
Age 4 to 618g0.4g
2%

Salt in Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese by age

Because heinz spaghetti bolognese is salted, a portion carries about 1.4g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn one pack (200g)% of that
Adult6g1.4g
23%
Age 15 to 186g1.4g
23%
Age 11 to 146g1.4g
23%
Age 7 to 105g1.4g
28%
Age 4 to 63g1.4g
47%

Protein in Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese by age

One pack (200g) provides about 6.6g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In one pack (200g)% of that
Adult50g6.6g
13%
Age 15 to 1855g6.6g
12%
Age 11 to 1442g6.6g
16%
Age 7 to 1028g6.6g
24%
Age 4 to 620g6.6g
33%

Is Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese processed?

Yes. Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese 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.

Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in heinz spaghetti bolognese?

One pack (200g) has about 168 calories.

How many calories are in heinz spaghetti bolognese?

One pack (200g) has about 168 calories.

Is heinz spaghetti bolognese good for you?

Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese 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.