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Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne 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 Beef Lasagne nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (400g)
Energy130520
Fat5.3g21.2g
of which saturates2.2g8.8g
Carbohydrate12.3g49.2g
of which sugars2.5g10g
of which added sugars0g0g
Fibre1.1g4.4g
Protein7.8g31.2g
Salt0.53g2.1g

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 Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne by age

One pack (400g) provides about 520 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
Adult2250kcal520kcal
23%
Age 15 to 182433kcal520kcal
21%
Age 11 to 142033kcal520kcal
26%
Age 7 to 101750kcal520kcal
30%
Age 4 to 61550kcal520kcal
34%

Sugar in Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne

One pack (400g) contains about 10.0g 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 Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne: high, mostly saturated

Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne is naturally high in fat, with about 21.2g per portion, and most of it is saturated (8.8g). 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
Adult24g8.8g
37%
Age 15 to 1830g8.8g
29%
Age 11 to 1425g8.8g
35%
Age 7 to 1022g8.8g
40%
Age 4 to 618g8.8g
49%

Salt in Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne by age

Because sainsbury's beef lasagne 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 (400g)% 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 Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne by age

One pack (400g) provides about 31.2g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In one pack (400g)% of that
Adult50g31g
62%
Age 15 to 1855g31g
57%
Age 11 to 1442g31g
74%
Age 7 to 1028g31g
111%
Age 4 to 620g31g
156%

Is Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne processed?

Yes. Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne 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 Beef Lasagne nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in sainsbury's beef lasagne?

One pack (400g) has about 520 calories.

How many calories are in sainsbury's beef lasagne?

One pack (400g) has about 520 calories.

Is sainsbury's beef lasagne good for you?

Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne 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.