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Old El Paso Mexican Smoky BBQ Fajita Family Kit nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Old El Paso Mexican Smoky BBQ Fajita Family 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 Smoky BBQ Fajita Family Kit nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Old El Paso Mexican Smoky BBQ Fajita Family Kit nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (188g)
Energy226425
Fat3.5g6.6g
of which saturates0.8g1.5g
Carbohydrate41.2g77.5g
of which sugars6.2g11.7g
of which added sugars4.7g8.8g
Fibre1.5g2.8g
Protein6.6g12.4g
Salt1.99g3.7g

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 Smoky BBQ Fajita Family Kit by age

A serving (188g) provides about 425 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 (188g)% of that
Adult2250kcal425kcal
19%
Age 15 to 182433kcal425kcal
17%
Age 11 to 142033kcal425kcal
21%
Age 7 to 101750kcal425kcal
24%
Age 4 to 61550kcal425kcal
27%

Sugar in Old El Paso Mexican Smoky BBQ Fajita Family Kit

A serving (188g) contains about 11.7g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 8.8g 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 (188g)% of that
Adult30g8.8g
29%
Age 15 to 1830g8.8g
29%
Age 11 to 1430g8.8g
29%
Age 7 to 1024g8.8g
37%
Age 4 to 619g8.8g
46%
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 Smoky BBQ Fajita Family Kit: high, mostly unsaturated

Old El Paso Mexican Smoky BBQ Fajita Family Kit is naturally high in fat, at about 6.58g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 1.5g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.

Age groupMax saturated fatIn a serving (188g)% of that
Adult24g1.5g
6%
Age 15 to 1830g1.5g
5%
Age 11 to 1425g1.5g
6%
Age 7 to 1022g1.5g
7%
Age 4 to 618g1.5g
8%

Salt in Old El Paso Mexican Smoky BBQ Fajita Family Kit by age

Because old el paso mexican smoky bbq fajita family kit is salted, a portion carries about 3.74g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn a serving (188g)% of that
Adult6g3.74g
62%
Age 15 to 186g3.74g
62%
Age 11 to 146g3.74g
62%
Age 7 to 105g3.74g
75%
Age 4 to 63g3.74g
125%

Protein in Old El Paso Mexican Smoky BBQ Fajita Family Kit by age

A serving (188g) provides about 12.4g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In a serving (188g)% of that
Adult50g12g
25%
Age 15 to 1855g12g
23%
Age 11 to 1442g12g
30%
Age 7 to 1028g12g
44%
Age 4 to 620g12g
62%

Is Old El Paso Mexican Smoky BBQ Fajita Family Kit processed?

Yes. Old El Paso Mexican Smoky BBQ Fajita Family 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 Smoky BBQ Fajita Family Kit nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in old el paso mexican smoky bbq fajita family kit?

A serving (188g) has about 425 calories.

How many calories are in old el paso mexican smoky bbq fajita family kit?

A serving (188g) has about 425 calories.

Is old el paso mexican smoky bbq fajita family kit good for you?

Old El Paso Mexican Smoky BBQ Fajita Family 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.