Free UK delivery on all orders · At-home saliva test · Secure checkout
Free UK delivery on all orders
Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Slice nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Slice 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.
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Slice nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (300g)
Energy
232
696
Fat
9.6g
28.8g
of which saturates
4.2g
12.6g
Carbohydrate
27.4g
82.2g
of which sugars
2.2g
6.6g
of which added sugars
0.2g
0.6g
Fibre
2g
6g
Protein
8g
24g
Salt
0.59g
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 Slice by age
One pack (300g) provides about 696 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 (300g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
696kcal
31%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
696kcal
29%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
696kcal
34%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
696kcal
40%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
696kcal
45%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Slice
One pack (300g) contains about 6.6g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 0.6g 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 (300g)
% of that
Adult
30g
0.6g
2%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0.6g
2%
Age 11 to 14
30g
0.6g
2%
Age 7 to 10
24g
0.6g
2%
Age 4 to 6
19g
0.6g
3%
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 Slice: high, mostly saturated
Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Slice is naturally high in fat, with about 28.8g per portion, and most of it is saturated (12.6g). 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 (300g)
% of that
Adult
24g
13g
52%
Age 15 to 18
30g
13g
42%
Age 11 to 14
25g
13g
50%
Age 7 to 10
22g
13g
57%
Age 4 to 6
18g
13g
70%
Salt in Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Slice by age
Because sainsbury's chicken tikka slice is salted, a portion carries about 1.77g 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 (300g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.77g
30%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.77g
30%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.77g
30%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.77g
35%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.77g
59%
Protein in Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Slice by age
One pack (300g) provides about 24.0g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (300g)
% of that
Adult
50g
24g
48%
Age 15 to 18
55g
24g
44%
Age 11 to 14
42g
24g
57%
Age 7 to 10
28g
24g
86%
Age 4 to 6
20g
24g
120%
Is Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Slice processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Slice 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 Slice nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken tikka slice?
One pack (300g) has about 696 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's chicken tikka slice?
One pack (300g) has about 696 calories.
Is sainsbury's chicken tikka slice good for you?
Sainsbury's Chicken Tikka Slice 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.
Track this in Boone
Log your food and see your macros and micronutrients in real time, personalised to your genetics.
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.
