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Sainsbury's Chicken Korma nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Chicken Korma 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 Korma nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Chicken Korma nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (392g)
Energy
151
592
Fat
8.9g
34.9g
of which saturates
4.3g
16.9g
Carbohydrate
3.3g
12.9g
of which sugars
1.8g
7.1g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
1.4g
5.5g
Protein
13.7g
53.7g
Salt
0.44g
1.7g
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 Korma by age
One pack (392g) provides about 592 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
592kcal
26%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
592kcal
24%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
592kcal
29%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
592kcal
34%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
592kcal
38%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Chicken Korma
One pack (392g) contains about 7.1g 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 (392g)
% 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 Korma: high, mostly saturated
Sainsbury's Chicken Korma is naturally high in fat, with about 34.89g per portion, and most of it is saturated (16.86g). 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 (392g)
% of that
Adult
24g
17g
70%
Age 15 to 18
30g
17g
56%
Age 11 to 14
25g
17g
67%
Age 7 to 10
22g
17g
77%
Age 4 to 6
18g
17g
94%
Salt in Sainsbury's Chicken Korma by age
Because sainsbury's chicken korma is salted, a portion carries about 1.72g 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
1.72g
29%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.72g
29%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.72g
29%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.72g
34%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.72g
57%
Protein in Sainsbury's Chicken Korma by age
One pack (392g) provides about 53.7g 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
54g
107%
Age 15 to 18
55g
54g
98%
Age 11 to 14
42g
54g
128%
Age 7 to 10
28g
54g
192%
Age 4 to 6
20g
54g
268%
Is Sainsbury's Chicken Korma processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Chicken Korma 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 Korma nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken korma?
One pack (392g) has about 592 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken korma?
One pack (392g) has about 592 calories.
Is sainsbury's chicken korma good for you?
Sainsbury's Chicken Korma 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.
