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Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta 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.
Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (350g)
Energy
109
382
Fat
0.9g
3.1g
of which saturates
0.6g
2.1g
Carbohydrate
20.1g
70.4g
of which sugars
4.4g
15.4g
of which added sugars
0.9g
3.1g
Fibre
2.1g
7.4g
Protein
4.1g
14.3g
Salt
0.38g
1.3g
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 Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta by age
One pack (350g) provides about 382 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 (350g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
382kcal
17%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
382kcal
16%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
382kcal
19%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
382kcal
22%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
382kcal
25%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta
One pack (350g) contains about 15.4g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 3.1g 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 (350g)
% of that
Adult
30g
3.1g
10%
Age 15 to 18
30g
3.1g
10%
Age 11 to 14
30g
3.1g
10%
Age 7 to 10
24g
3.1g
13%
Age 4 to 6
19g
3.1g
16%
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 Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta: high, mostly unsaturated
Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta is naturally high in fat, at about 3.15g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 2.1g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In one pack (350g)
% of that
Adult
24g
2.1g
9%
Age 15 to 18
30g
2.1g
7%
Age 11 to 14
25g
2.1g
8%
Age 7 to 10
22g
2.1g
10%
Age 4 to 6
18g
2.1g
12%
Salt in Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta by age
Because sainsbury's be good to yourself tomato & basil pasta is salted, a portion carries about 1.33g 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 (350g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.33g
22%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.33g
22%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.33g
22%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.33g
27%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.33g
44%
Protein in Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta by age
One pack (350g) provides about 14.3g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (350g)
% of that
Adult
50g
14g
29%
Age 15 to 18
55g
14g
26%
Age 11 to 14
42g
14g
34%
Age 7 to 10
28g
14g
51%
Age 4 to 6
20g
14g
72%
Is Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta 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.
Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's be good to yourself tomato & basil pasta?
One pack (350g) has about 382 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's be good to yourself tomato & basil pasta?
One pack (350g) has about 382 calories.
Is sainsbury's be good to yourself tomato & basil pasta good for you?
Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Pasta 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.
