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Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Samosas nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Samosas 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.
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Samosas nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (67g)
Energy
239
160
Fat
11.4g
7.6g
of which saturates
1.6g
1.1g
Carbohydrate
21.3g
14.3g
of which sugars
0.5g
0.3g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
3.6g
2.4g
Protein
11.1g
7.4g
Salt
0.88g
0.6g
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 Samosas by age
A serving (67g) provides about 160 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 (67g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
160kcal
7%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
160kcal
7%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
160kcal
8%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
160kcal
9%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
160kcal
10%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Samosas
A serving (67g) contains about 0.3g 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 (67g)
% 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 Samosas: high, mostly unsaturated
Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Samosas are naturally high in fat, at about 7.64g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 1.07g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In a serving (67g)
% of that
Adult
24g
1.07g
4%
Age 15 to 18
30g
1.07g
4%
Age 11 to 14
25g
1.07g
4%
Age 7 to 10
22g
1.07g
5%
Age 4 to 6
18g
1.07g
6%
Salt in Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Samosas by age
Because sainsbury's chicken tikka samosas are salted, a portion carries about 0.59g 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 (67g)
% of that
Adult
6g
0.59g
10%
Age 15 to 18
6g
0.59g
10%
Age 11 to 14
6g
0.59g
10%
Age 7 to 10
5g
0.59g
12%
Age 4 to 6
3g
0.59g
20%
Protein in Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Samosas by age
A serving (67g) provides about 7.4g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In a serving (67g)
% of that
Adult
50g
7.4g
15%
Age 15 to 18
55g
7.4g
13%
Age 11 to 14
42g
7.4g
18%
Age 7 to 10
28g
7.4g
26%
Age 4 to 6
20g
7.4g
37%
Are Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Samosas processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Samosas 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 Tikka Samosas nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken tikka samosas?
A serving (67g) has about 160 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken tikka samosas?
A serving (67g) has about 160 calories.
Are sainsbury's chicken tikka samosas good for you?
Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Samosas 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.
