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Sainsbury's Chicken Goujons nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Chicken Goujons are 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. They add vitamins, minerals and fibre to your day. Work out what a pack delivers, for any age, below.
Sainsbury's Chicken Goujons nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Chicken Goujons nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (63g)
Energy
275
173
Fat
11.8g
7.4g
of which saturates
4.9g
3.1g
Carbohydrate
24.5g
15.4g
of which sugars
1.1g
0.7g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
0.5g
0.3g
Protein
17.5g
11g
Salt
0.69g
0.4g
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 Goujons by age
A serving (63g) provides about 173 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 a serving (63g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
173kcal
8%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
173kcal
7%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
173kcal
9%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
173kcal
10%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
173kcal
11%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Chicken Goujons
A serving (63g) contains about 0.7g 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 a serving (63g)
% 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 Goujons: high, mostly saturated
Sainsbury's Chicken Goujons are naturally high in fat, with about 7.43g per portion, and most of it is saturated (3.09g). 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 a serving (63g)
% of that
Adult
24g
3.09g
13%
Age 15 to 18
30g
3.09g
10%
Age 11 to 14
25g
3.09g
12%
Age 7 to 10
22g
3.09g
14%
Age 4 to 6
18g
3.09g
17%
Salt in Sainsbury's Chicken Goujons by age
Because sainsbury's chicken goujons are salted, a portion carries about 0.43g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Age group
Max salt
In a serving (63g)
% of that
Adult
6g
0.43g
7%
Age 15 to 18
6g
0.43g
7%
Age 11 to 14
6g
0.43g
7%
Age 7 to 10
5g
0.43g
9%
Age 4 to 6
3g
0.43g
14%
Protein in Sainsbury's Chicken Goujons by age
A serving (63g) provides about 11.0g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In a serving (63g)
% of that
Adult
50g
11g
22%
Age 15 to 18
55g
11g
20%
Age 11 to 14
42g
11g
26%
Age 7 to 10
28g
11g
39%
Age 4 to 6
20g
11g
55%
Are Sainsbury's Chicken Goujons processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Chicken Goujons are 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 Goujons nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken goujons?
A serving (63g) has about 173 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken goujons?
A serving (63g) has about 173 calories.
Are sainsbury's chicken goujons good for you?
Sainsbury's Chicken Goujons are convenient, but as an ultra-processed meal they are 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.
