Higgidy Spinach & Tomato Quiche nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Higgidy Spinach & Tomato Quiche 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.

Higgidy Spinach & Tomato Quiche nutrition per 100g and per portion

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 Higgidy Spinach & Tomato Quiche by age

One pack (155g) provides about 415 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.

Sugar in Higgidy Spinach & Tomato Quiche

One pack (155g) contains about 3.1g 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.

Fat in Higgidy Spinach & Tomato Quiche: high, mostly saturated

Higgidy Spinach & Tomato Quiche is naturally high in fat, with about 27.12g per portion, and most of it is saturated (13.18g). 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.

Salt in Higgidy Spinach & Tomato Quiche by age

Because higgidy spinach & tomato quiche is salted, a portion carries about 1.21g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Protein in Higgidy Spinach & Tomato Quiche by age

One pack (155g) provides about 15.3g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Is Higgidy Spinach & Tomato Quiche processed?

Yes. Higgidy Spinach & Tomato Quiche 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.

Higgidy Spinach & Tomato Quiche nutrition FAQ

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.