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Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese 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.
Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (400g)
Energy
160
640
Fat
6.6g
26.4g
of which saturates
3.6g
14.4g
Carbohydrate
16.8g
67.2g
of which sugars
1.6g
6.4g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
1.4g
5.6g
Protein
7.5g
30g
Salt
0.43g
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 Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese by age
One pack (400g) provides about 640 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 one pack (400g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
640kcal
28%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
640kcal
26%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
640kcal
31%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
640kcal
37%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
640kcal
41%
Sugar in Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese
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 group
Daily free sugar limit
In one pack (400g)
% 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 Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese: high, mostly saturated
Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese is naturally high in fat, with about 26.4g per portion, and most of it is saturated (14.4g). 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 group
Max saturated fat
In one pack (400g)
% of that
Adult
24g
14g
60%
Age 15 to 18
30g
14g
48%
Age 11 to 14
25g
14g
58%
Age 7 to 10
22g
14g
65%
Age 4 to 6
18g
14g
80%
Salt in Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese by age
Because sainbury's macaroni cheese 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 group
Max salt
In one pack (400g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.72g
29%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.72g
29%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.72g
29%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.72g
34%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.72g
57%
Protein in Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese by age
One pack (400g) provides about 30.0g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (400g)
% of that
Adult
50g
30g
60%
Age 15 to 18
55g
30g
55%
Age 11 to 14
42g
30g
71%
Age 7 to 10
28g
30g
107%
Age 4 to 6
20g
30g
150%
Is Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese processed?
Yes. Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese 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.
Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainbury's macaroni cheese?
One pack (400g) has about 640 calories.
How many calories are in sainbury's macaroni cheese?
One pack (400g) has about 640 calories.
Is sainbury's macaroni cheese good for you?
Sainbury's Macaroni Cheese 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.
