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Royal Chicken Biryani nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Royal Chicken Biryani 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.

Royal Chicken Biryani nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Royal Chicken Biryani nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (400g)
Energy147588
Fat5g20g
of which saturates1.1g4.4g
Carbohydrate19g76g
of which sugars1.6g6.4g
of which added sugars0g0g
Fibre1.4g5.6g
Protein6.6g26.4g
Salt0.43g1.7g

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 Royal Chicken Biryani by age

One pack (400g) provides about 588 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 (400g)% of that
Adult2250kcal588kcal
26%
Age 15 to 182433kcal588kcal
24%
Age 11 to 142033kcal588kcal
29%
Age 7 to 101750kcal588kcal
34%
Age 4 to 61550kcal588kcal
38%

Sugar in Royal Chicken Biryani

One pack (400g) contains about 6.4g 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 (400g)% 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 Royal Chicken Biryani: high, mostly saturated

Royal Chicken Biryani is naturally high in fat, with about 20.0g per portion, and most of it is saturated (4.4g). There is 0g of added fat, but the table shows how the saturated fat compares with the daily maximum, so it is best enjoyed in smaller amounts.

Age groupMax saturated fatIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult24g4.4g
18%
Age 15 to 1830g4.4g
15%
Age 11 to 1425g4.4g
18%
Age 7 to 1022g4.4g
20%
Age 4 to 618g4.4g
24%

Salt in Royal Chicken Biryani by age

Because royal chicken biryani is salted, a portion carries about 1.72g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult6g1.72g
29%
Age 15 to 186g1.72g
29%
Age 11 to 146g1.72g
29%
Age 7 to 105g1.72g
34%
Age 4 to 63g1.72g
57%

Protein in Royal Chicken Biryani by age

One pack (400g) provides about 26.4g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In one pack (400g)% of that
Adult50g26g
53%
Age 15 to 1855g26g
48%
Age 11 to 1442g26g
63%
Age 7 to 1028g26g
94%
Age 4 to 620g26g
132%

Is Royal Chicken Biryani processed?

Yes. Royal Chicken Biryani 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.

Royal Chicken Biryani nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in royal chicken biryani?

One pack (400g) has about 588 calories.

How many calories are in royal chicken biryani?

One pack (400g) has about 588 calories.

Is royal chicken biryani good for you?

Royal Chicken Biryani 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.