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Sainsbury's Chicken Dinner nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Chicken Dinner 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 Dinner nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Chicken Dinner nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (400g)
Energy
102
408
Fat
3.2g
12.8g
of which saturates
0.9g
3.6g
Carbohydrate
8g
32g
of which sugars
1.9g
7.6g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
1.9g
7.6g
Protein
9.3g
37.2g
Salt
0.37g
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 Chicken Dinner by age
One pack (400g) provides about 408 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
408kcal
18%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
408kcal
17%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
408kcal
20%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
408kcal
23%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
408kcal
26%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Chicken Dinner
One pack (400g) contains about 7.6g 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 Sainsbury's Chicken Dinner: high, mostly saturated
Sainsbury's Chicken Dinner is naturally high in fat, with about 12.8g per portion, and most of it is saturated (3.6g). 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
3.6g
15%
Age 15 to 18
30g
3.6g
12%
Age 11 to 14
25g
3.6g
14%
Age 7 to 10
22g
3.6g
16%
Age 4 to 6
18g
3.6g
20%
Salt in Sainsbury's Chicken Dinner by age
Because sainsbury's chicken dinner is salted, a portion carries about 1.48g 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
1.48g
25%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.48g
25%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.48g
25%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.48g
30%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.48g
49%
Protein in Sainsbury's Chicken Dinner by age
One pack (400g) provides about 37.2g 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
37g
74%
Age 15 to 18
55g
37g
68%
Age 11 to 14
42g
37g
89%
Age 7 to 10
28g
37g
133%
Age 4 to 6
20g
37g
186%
Is Sainsbury's Chicken Dinner processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Chicken Dinner 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 Dinner nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken dinner?
One pack (400g) has about 408 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken dinner?
One pack (400g) has about 408 calories.
Is sainsbury's chicken dinner good for you?
Sainsbury's Chicken Dinner 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.
