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Old El Paso Mexican Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Old El Paso Mexican Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ 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 Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Old El Paso Mexican Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (154g)
Energy
200
308
Fat
1.5g
2.3g
of which saturates
0.4g
0.6g
Carbohydrate
43.2g
66.5g
of which sugars
5.4g
8.3g
of which added sugars
3.9g
6g
Fibre
2.9g
4.5g
Protein
1.9g
2.9g
Salt
2.26g
3.5g
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 Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ by age
A serving (154g) provides about 308 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 a serving (154g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
308kcal
14%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
308kcal
13%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
308kcal
15%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
308kcal
18%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
308kcal
20%
Sugar in Old El Paso Mexican Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ
A serving (154g) contains about 8.3g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 6.0g 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 group
Daily free sugar limit
In a serving (154g)
% of that
Adult
30g
6g
20%
Age 15 to 18
30g
6g
20%
Age 11 to 14
30g
6g
20%
Age 7 to 10
24g
6g
25%
Age 4 to 6
19g
6g
32%
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 Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ: naturally very low
Old El Paso Mexican Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ is naturally very low in fat, with about 2.31g per portion and 0g of added fat. Only around 0.62g is saturated, well within the daily maximum for every age group.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In a serving (154g)
% of that
Adult
24g
0.62g
3%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0.62g
2%
Age 11 to 14
25g
0.62g
2%
Age 7 to 10
22g
0.62g
3%
Age 4 to 6
18g
0.62g
3%
Salt in Old El Paso Mexican Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ by age
Because old el paso mexican gluten free fajita kit smoky bbq is salted, a portion carries about 3.48g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Age group
Max salt
In a serving (154g)
% of that
Adult
6g
3.48g
58%
Age 15 to 18
6g
3.48g
58%
Age 11 to 14
6g
3.48g
58%
Age 7 to 10
5g
3.48g
70%
Age 4 to 6
3g
3.48g
116%
Protein in Old El Paso Mexican Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ by age
A serving (154g) provides about 2.9g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In a serving (154g)
% of that
Adult
50g
2.9g
6%
Age 15 to 18
55g
2.9g
5%
Age 11 to 14
42g
2.9g
7%
Age 7 to 10
28g
2.9g
10%
Age 4 to 6
20g
2.9g
14%
Is Old El Paso Mexican Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ processed?
Yes. Old El Paso Mexican Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ 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 Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in old el paso mexican gluten free fajita kit smoky bbq?
A serving (154g) has about 308 calories.
How many calories are in old el paso mexican gluten free fajita kit smoky bbq?
A serving (154g) has about 308 calories.
Is old el paso mexican gluten free fajita kit smoky bbq good for you?
Old El Paso Mexican Gluten Free Fajita Kit Smoky BBQ 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.
