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Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese 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.

Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (392g)
Energy72282
Fat1.4g5.5g
of which saturates0.1g0.4g
Carbohydrate10.7g41.9g
of which sugars3g11.8g
of which added sugars0g0g
Fibre1.7g6.7g
Protein3.3g12.9g
Salt0.54g2.1g

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 Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese by age

One pack (392g) provides about 282 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 one pack (392g)% of that
Adult2250kcal282kcal
13%
Age 15 to 182433kcal282kcal
12%
Age 11 to 142033kcal282kcal
14%
Age 7 to 101750kcal282kcal
16%
Age 4 to 61550kcal282kcal
18%

Sugar in Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese

One pack (392g) contains about 11.8g 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 groupDaily free sugar limitIn one pack (392g)% of that
Adult30g0g
0%
Age 15 to 1830g0g
0%
Age 11 to 1430g0g
0%
Age 7 to 1024g0g
0%
Age 4 to 619g0g
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 Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese: high, mostly unsaturated

Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese is naturally high in fat, at about 5.49g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 0.39g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.

Age groupMax saturated fatIn one pack (392g)% of that
Adult24g0.39g
2%
Age 15 to 1830g0.39g
1%
Age 11 to 1425g0.39g
2%
Age 7 to 1022g0.39g
2%
Age 4 to 618g0.39g
2%

Salt in Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese by age

Because princes plant based lentil & mushroom bolognese is salted, a portion carries about 2.12g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn one pack (392g)% of that
Adult6g2.12g
35%
Age 15 to 186g2.12g
35%
Age 11 to 146g2.12g
35%
Age 7 to 105g2.12g
42%
Age 4 to 63g2.12g
71%

Protein in Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese by age

One pack (392g) provides about 12.9g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In one pack (392g)% of that
Adult50g13g
26%
Age 15 to 1855g13g
23%
Age 11 to 1442g13g
31%
Age 7 to 1028g13g
46%
Age 4 to 620g13g
64%

Is Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese processed?

Yes. Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese 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.

Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in princes plant based lentil & mushroom bolognese?

One pack (392g) has about 282 calories.

How many calories are in princes plant based lentil & mushroom bolognese?

One pack (392g) has about 282 calories.

Is princes plant based lentil & mushroom bolognese good for you?

Princes Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese 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.