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Sainsbury's Chicken Balti nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Chicken Balti 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 Chicken Balti nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Chicken Balti nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (392g)
Energy
106
416
Fat
4.5g
17.6g
of which saturates
0.6g
2.4g
Carbohydrate
4.7g
18.4g
of which sugars
3.3g
12.9g
of which added sugars
0.8g
3.1g
Fibre
1.2g
4.7g
Protein
10.9g
42.7g
Salt
0.49g
1.9g
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 Chicken Balti by age
One pack (392g) provides about 416 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 (392g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
416kcal
18%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
416kcal
17%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
416kcal
20%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
416kcal
24%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
416kcal
27%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Chicken Balti
One pack (392g) contains about 12.9g 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 (392g)
% 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 Chicken Balti: high, mostly unsaturated
Sainsbury's Chicken Balti is naturally high in fat, at about 17.64g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 2.35g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In one pack (392g)
% of that
Adult
24g
2.35g
10%
Age 15 to 18
30g
2.35g
8%
Age 11 to 14
25g
2.35g
9%
Age 7 to 10
22g
2.35g
11%
Age 4 to 6
18g
2.35g
13%
Salt in Sainsbury's Chicken Balti by age
Because sainsbury's chicken balti is salted, a portion carries about 1.92g 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 (392g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.92g
32%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.92g
32%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.92g
32%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.92g
38%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.92g
64%
Protein in Sainsbury's Chicken Balti by age
One pack (392g) provides about 42.7g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (392g)
% of that
Adult
50g
43g
85%
Age 15 to 18
55g
43g
78%
Age 11 to 14
42g
43g
102%
Age 7 to 10
28g
43g
152%
Age 4 to 6
20g
43g
214%
Is Sainsbury's Chicken Balti processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Chicken Balti 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 Chicken Balti nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken balti?
One pack (392g) has about 416 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken balti?
One pack (392g) has about 416 calories.
Is sainsbury's chicken balti good for you?
Sainsbury's Chicken Balti 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.
