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Old El Paso Mexican Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito Kit nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Old El Paso Mexican Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito 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 Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito Kit nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Old El Paso Mexican Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito Kit nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (155g)
Energy
187
290
Fat
3.1g
4.8g
of which saturates
0.7g
1.1g
Carbohydrate
32.3g
50.1g
of which sugars
2.4g
3.7g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
2.6g
4g
Protein
6.2g
9.6g
Salt
1.1g
1.7g
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 Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito Kit by age
A serving (155g) provides about 290 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 (155g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
290kcal
13%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
290kcal
12%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
290kcal
14%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
290kcal
17%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
290kcal
19%
Sugar in Old El Paso Mexican Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito Kit
A serving (155g) contains about 3.7g 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 group
Daily free sugar limit
In a serving (155g)
% of that
Adult
30g
0g
0%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0g
0%
Age 11 to 14
30g
0g
0%
Age 7 to 10
24g
0g
0%
Age 4 to 6
19g
0g
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 Old El Paso Mexican Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito Kit: high, mostly unsaturated
Old El Paso Mexican Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito Kit is naturally high in fat, at about 4.81g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 1.08g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In a serving (155g)
% of that
Adult
24g
1.08g
5%
Age 15 to 18
30g
1.08g
4%
Age 11 to 14
25g
1.08g
4%
Age 7 to 10
22g
1.08g
5%
Age 4 to 6
18g
1.08g
6%
Salt in Old El Paso Mexican Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito Kit by age
Because old el paso mexican hearty beef & bean chilli mild burrito kit is salted, a portion carries about 1.71g 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 (155g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.71g
28%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.71g
28%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.71g
28%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.71g
34%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.71g
57%
Protein in Old El Paso Mexican Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito Kit by age
A serving (155g) provides about 9.6g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In a serving (155g)
% of that
Adult
50g
9.6g
19%
Age 15 to 18
55g
9.6g
17%
Age 11 to 14
42g
9.6g
23%
Age 7 to 10
28g
9.6g
34%
Age 4 to 6
20g
9.6g
48%
Is Old El Paso Mexican Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito Kit processed?
Yes. Old El Paso Mexican Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito 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 Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito Kit nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in old el paso mexican hearty beef & bean chilli mild burrito kit?
A serving (155g) has about 290 calories.
How many calories are in old el paso mexican hearty beef & bean chilli mild burrito kit?
A serving (155g) has about 290 calories.
Is old el paso mexican hearty beef & bean chilli mild burrito kit good for you?
Old El Paso Mexican Hearty Beef & Bean Chilli Mild Burrito 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.
