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Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit 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.

Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (195g)
Energy213415
Fat5.7g11.1g
of which saturates2.2g4.3g
Carbohydrate33.3g64.9g
of which sugars4.2g8.2g
of which added sugars1.7g3.3g
Fibre2.5g4.9g
Protein5.8g11.3g
Salt1.25g2.4g

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 Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit by age

A serving (195g) provides about 415 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 a serving (195g)% of that
Adult2250kcal415kcal
18%
Age 15 to 182433kcal415kcal
17%
Age 11 to 142033kcal415kcal
20%
Age 7 to 101750kcal415kcal
24%
Age 4 to 61550kcal415kcal
27%

Sugar in Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit

A serving (195g) contains about 8.2g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 3.3g 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 a serving (195g)% of that
Adult30g3.3g
11%
Age 15 to 1830g3.3g
11%
Age 11 to 1430g3.3g
11%
Age 7 to 1024g3.3g
14%
Age 4 to 619g3.3g
17%
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 Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit: high, mostly saturated

Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit is naturally high in fat, with about 11.12g per portion, and most of it is saturated (4.29g). 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 groupMax saturated fatIn a serving (195g)% of that
Adult24g4.29g
18%
Age 15 to 1830g4.29g
14%
Age 11 to 1425g4.29g
17%
Age 7 to 1022g4.29g
20%
Age 4 to 618g4.29g
24%

Salt in Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit by age

Because old el paso mexican extra mild super tasty enchilada kit is salted, a portion carries about 2.44g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn a serving (195g)% of that
Adult6g2.44g
41%
Age 15 to 186g2.44g
41%
Age 11 to 146g2.44g
41%
Age 7 to 105g2.44g
49%
Age 4 to 63g2.44g
81%

Protein in Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit by age

A serving (195g) provides about 11.3g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In a serving (195g)% of that
Adult50g11g
23%
Age 15 to 1855g11g
21%
Age 11 to 1442g11g
27%
Age 7 to 1028g11g
40%
Age 4 to 620g11g
57%

Is Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit processed?

Yes. Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit 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.

Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in old el paso mexican extra mild super tasty enchilada kit?

A serving (195g) has about 415 calories.

How many calories are in old el paso mexican extra mild super tasty enchilada kit?

A serving (195g) has about 415 calories.

Is old el paso mexican extra mild super tasty enchilada kit good for you?

Old El Paso Mexican Extra Mild Super Tasty Enchilada Kit 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.