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Sainsbury's Bolognese Melt nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Bolognese Melt 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 Bolognese Melt nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Bolognese Melt nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (375g)
Energy
139
521
Fat
4.6g
17.2g
of which saturates
1.9g
7.1g
Carbohydrate
16.3g
61.1g
of which sugars
2.6g
9.8g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
1.3g
4.9g
Protein
7.5g
28.1g
Salt
0.41g
1.5g
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 Bolognese Melt by age
One pack (375g) provides about 521 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 (375g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
521kcal
23%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
521kcal
21%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
521kcal
26%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
521kcal
30%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
521kcal
34%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Bolognese Melt
One pack (375g) contains about 9.8g 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 group
Daily free sugar limit
In one pack (375g)
% 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 Sainsbury's Bolognese Melt: high, mostly saturated
Sainsbury's Bolognese Melt is naturally high in fat, with about 17.25g per portion, and most of it is saturated (7.12g). 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 (375g)
% of that
Adult
24g
7.12g
30%
Age 15 to 18
30g
7.12g
24%
Age 11 to 14
25g
7.12g
28%
Age 7 to 10
22g
7.12g
32%
Age 4 to 6
18g
7.12g
40%
Salt in Sainsbury's Bolognese Melt by age
Because sainsbury's bolognese melt is salted, a portion carries about 1.54g 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 (375g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.54g
26%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.54g
26%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.54g
26%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.54g
31%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.54g
51%
Protein in Sainsbury's Bolognese Melt by age
One pack (375g) provides about 28.1g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (375g)
% of that
Adult
50g
28g
56%
Age 15 to 18
55g
28g
51%
Age 11 to 14
42g
28g
67%
Age 7 to 10
28g
28g
100%
Age 4 to 6
20g
28g
140%
Is Sainsbury's Bolognese Melt processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Bolognese Melt 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 Bolognese Melt nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's bolognese melt?
One pack (375g) has about 521 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's bolognese melt?
One pack (375g) has about 521 calories.
Is sainsbury's bolognese melt good for you?
Sainsbury's Bolognese Melt 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.
