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Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice 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 Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (400g)
Energy
145
580
Fat
5g
20g
of which saturates
0.5g
2g
Carbohydrate
16.1g
64.4g
of which sugars
1.9g
7.6g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
1.5g
6g
Protein
8.2g
32.8g
Salt
0.44g
1.8g
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 Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice by age
One pack (400g) provides about 580 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
580kcal
26%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
580kcal
24%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
580kcal
29%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
580kcal
33%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
580kcal
37%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice
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 Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice: high, mostly unsaturated
Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice is naturally high in fat, at about 20.0g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 2.0g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In one pack (400g)
% of that
Adult
24g
2g
8%
Age 15 to 18
30g
2g
7%
Age 11 to 14
25g
2g
8%
Age 7 to 10
22g
2g
9%
Age 4 to 6
18g
2g
11%
Salt in Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice by age
Because sainsbury's chicken tikka biryani with basmati rice is salted, a portion carries about 1.76g 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
1.76g
29%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.76g
29%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.76g
29%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.76g
35%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.76g
59%
Protein in Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice by age
One pack (400g) provides about 32.8g 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
33g
66%
Age 15 to 18
55g
33g
60%
Age 11 to 14
42g
33g
78%
Age 7 to 10
28g
33g
117%
Age 4 to 6
20g
33g
164%
Is Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice 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 Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken tikka biryani with basmati rice?
One pack (400g) has about 580 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken tikka biryani with basmati rice?
One pack (400g) has about 580 calories.
Is sainsbury's chicken tikka biryani with basmati rice good for you?
Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Biryani with Basmati Rice 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.
