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Nando's The Big Cheese: calories, sugar and salt
Per burger of Nando's The Big Cheese contains 640 kcal, 8g of sugar (2 teaspoons) and 2.8g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
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Nutrition in Nando's The Big Cheese
Nando's The Big Cheese contains 640 kcal, 30g of fat (14g saturated), 60g of carbohydrate (8g sugar), 28g of protein and 2.8g of salt per per burger.
Nutrition by serving: Nando's The Big Cheese
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Per burger
640 kcal
2.8g
8g
2 tsp
60g
28g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Nando's The Big Cheese
Sugar by portion: Nando's The Big Cheese
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per burger
8g 27%
8g 27%
8g 27%
8g 33%
8g 42%
Teaspoons
2 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Nando's The Big Cheese
Salt by portion: Nando's The Big Cheese
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per burger
2.8g 47%
2.8g 47%
2.8g 47%
2.8g 56%
2.8g 93%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Nando's The Big Cheese
Calories by portion: Nando's The Big Cheese
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Per burger
640 kcal 32%
640 kcal 26%
640 kcal 33%
640 kcal 41%
640 kcal 50%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Nando's The Big Cheese
Saturated fat by portion: Nando's The Big Cheese
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per burger
14g 70%
14g 47%
14g 70%
14g 78%
14g 88%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Nando's The Big Cheese ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Processed cheddar with emulsifiers; commercial bun; pickled jalapeños with sulphites.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
Nando's food is prepared in kitchens where all 14 major allergens are handled. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always speak to a team member before ordering if you have a food allergy.
Frequently asked questions
Per burger of Nando's The Big Cheese contains 640 kcal — 32% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
Per burger contains 8g of sugar — 2 teaspoons. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
Per burger contains 2.8g of salt.
Per burger contains 28g of protein — 56% of the adult 50g daily reference intake.
The Big Cheese contains: Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites. Nando's food is prepared in kitchens where all 14 major allergens are handled. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always speak to a team member before ordering if you have a food allergy.
The Big Cheese is classified as NOVA 4. Processed cheddar with emulsifiers; commercial bun; pickled jalapeños with sulphites.
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Source: Source: Nando's UK official allergen guide (May 2026), FatSecret UK nutrition database (updated October 2025), CalorieKing and BowlMacros nutrition databases. NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
