Buttermilk Ranch Slaw: calories and sugar by portion and age

Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw, shredded cabbage and carrot slaw in ranch dressing in a white bowl, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw at 12% of an adult’s daily calories, 28% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 2.7 teaspoons of free sugar.

How many calories are in a Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw? It contains 235 kcal, 19g of fat (1.4g saturated), 11g of sugar and 0.9g of salt.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

Energy	235 kcal
Fat	19g
of which saturates	1.4g
Carbohydrate	12g
of which sugars	11g
Fibre	5g
Salt	0.9g
Protein	2.8g

Nutrition figures are Pizza Express UK published data (September 2026), per portion as served and before any extra toppings or dips. Boone converts them to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw contains 235 kcal, which is 12% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 19g of total fat, of which 1.4g is saturated, 11g of sugar, 0.9g of salt, 2.8g of protein and 5g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 1.4g represents 7% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.

Pizza Express publishes figures per portion and per 100g, which puts this portion at about 201g, or 117 kcal per 100g.

Sugar in Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw contains 11g of free sugar per standard serving (2.7 teaspoons). Pizza Express publishes a total sugar figure of 11g and Boone counts all of it as free sugar. Moderate sugar

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. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.

Free sugar by portion: Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 30g	Age 7 to 10 24g	Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion	11g 36%	11g 36%	11g 36%	11g 45%	11g 57%

Teaspoons: 2.7 tsp

Boone calculates these percentages from Pizza Express UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.

Salt in Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw contains 0.9g of salt per standard serving. Moderate salt

Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.

Salt by portion: Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

Portion	Adult (female) 6g	Adult (male) 6g	Age 11 to 17 6g	Age 7 to 10 5g	Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion	0.9g 14%	0.9g 14%	0.9g 14%	0.9g 17%	0.9g 28%

Calories in Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw contains 235 kcal per standard serving. Moderate calorie share

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

Portion	Adult (female) 2,000 kcal	Adult (male) 2,500 kcal	Age 11 to 17 1,936 kcal	Age 7 to 10 1,553 kcal	Age 4 to 6 1,291 kcal
Per portion	235 kcal 12%	235 kcal 9%	235 kcal 12%	235 kcal 15%	235 kcal 18%

Saturated fat in Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw contains 1.4g of saturated fat per standard serving. Low saturated fat

The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower for children.

Saturated fat by portion: Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

Portion	Adult (female) 20g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 20g	Age 7 to 10 18g	Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion	1.4g 7%	1.4g 5%	1.4g 7%	1.4g 8%	1.4g 9%

Fibre in Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw contains 5g of fibre per standard serving. Some fibre

Fibre is the one figure here that is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under. UK guidance is 30g a day for adults, 25g for ages 11 to 17, 20g for ages 7 to 10 and 15g for ages 4 to 6. Most people in the UK fall well short. The table below shows how much of a day’s fibre this serving provides.

Fibre by portion: Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 25g	Age 7 to 10 20g	Age 4 to 6 15g
Per portion	5g 17%	5g 17%	5g 20%	5g 25%	5g 33%

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

All 11g counts as free sugar. Pizza Express does not separate naturally occurring sugar from added sugar, so Boone counts the full figure. Sugars from sauces, purées and added sugar are free sugars; any from whole fruit, vegetables or milk would not be, so this may slightly overstate it. That is 2.7 teaspoons.

NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6.

Allergens at a glance

Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw contains eggs and milk. Pizza Express says it may contain traces of celery and sulphites. Pizza Express lists it as suitable for vegetarians and coeliacs.

Allergen information: Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

Allergen	Status
Cereals containing gluten	Not present
Crustaceans	Not present
Eggs	Contains
Fish	Not present
Peanuts	Not present
Soya	Not present
Milk	Contains
Tree nuts	Not present
Celery	May contain traces
Mustard	Not present
Sesame	Not present
Sulphites	May contain traces
Lupin	Not present
Molluscs	Not present

Contains = declared as an ingredient. May contain traces = Pizza Express flags a significant risk of cross-contamination where the ingredient is made. Pizza Express kitchens handle all 14 major allergens, so no dish can be guaranteed allergen free. Always tell the team about an allergy when you order.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw?+

Boone calculates that a Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw contains 235 kcal, which is 12% of an adult’s 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 18% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much sugar is in a Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw?+

A Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw contains 11g of sugar, all of which counts as free sugar, or about 2.7 teaspoons. That is 36% of an adult’s 30g daily limit and 57% of the 19g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much saturated fat is in a Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw?+

A Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw contains 1.4g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 7% of the daily guideline for an adult woman and 5% for an adult man, because the guideline differs by sex: 20g and 30g.

How much salt is in a Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw?+

A Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw contains 0.9g of salt. Boone calculates that as 28% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 14% of an adult’s 6g limit.

How much fibre is in a Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw?+

A Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw contains 5g of fibre. Boone calculates that as 17% of an adult’s 30g daily target and 33% of the 15g target for a child aged 4 to 6. Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.

How much protein is in a Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw?+

A Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw contains 2.8g of protein, which Boone calculates as 6% of a 50g adult daily target.

Is a Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw classed as less healthy?+

Under the government’s 2018 nutrient profiling model a Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw scores 3. The model classes a food scoring 4 or more as less healthy, so this item would not be. The 2018 model is published but not yet used for advertising rules. Pizza Express does not publish fruit, vegetable, nut or seed content, so Boone scores that component as zero.

Is the Pizza Express Buttermilk Ranch Slaw vegetarian?+

Pizza Express lists the Buttermilk Ranch Slaw as suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans.