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Sainsbury's Fish Pie, Taste the Difference nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Sainsbury's Fish Pie, Taste the Difference 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 Fish Pie, Taste the Difference nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Sainsbury's Fish Pie, Taste the Difference nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (400g)
Energy121484
Fat5.1g20.4g
of which saturates2.4g9.6g
Carbohydrate9.7g38.8g
of which sugars1.2g4.8g
of which added sugars0g0g
Fibre0.8g3.2g
Protein8.8g35.2g
Salt0.49g2g

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 Fish Pie, Taste the Difference by age

One pack (400g) provides about 484 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.

Age groupTypical daily caloriesIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult2250kcal484kcal
22%
Age 15 to 182433kcal484kcal
20%
Age 11 to 142033kcal484kcal
24%
Age 7 to 101750kcal484kcal
28%
Age 4 to 61550kcal484kcal
31%

Sugar in Sainsbury's Fish Pie, Taste the Difference

One pack (400g) contains about 4.8g 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 groupDaily free sugar limitIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult30g0g
0%
Age 15 to 1830g0g
0%
Age 11 to 1430g0g
0%
Age 7 to 1024g0g
0%
Age 4 to 619g0g
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 Fish Pie, Taste the Difference: high, mostly saturated

Sainsbury's Fish Pie, Taste the Difference is naturally high in fat, with about 20.4g per portion, and most of it is saturated (9.6g). 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 groupMax saturated fatIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult24g9.6g
40%
Age 15 to 1830g9.6g
32%
Age 11 to 1425g9.6g
38%
Age 7 to 1022g9.6g
44%
Age 4 to 618g9.6g
53%

Salt in Sainsbury's Fish Pie, Taste the Difference by age

Because sainsbury's fish pie, taste the difference is salted, a portion carries about 1.96g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult6g1.96g
33%
Age 15 to 186g1.96g
33%
Age 11 to 146g1.96g
33%
Age 7 to 105g1.96g
39%
Age 4 to 63g1.96g
65%

Protein in Sainsbury's Fish Pie, Taste the Difference by age

One pack (400g) provides about 35.2g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In one pack (400g)% of that
Adult50g35g
70%
Age 15 to 1855g35g
64%
Age 11 to 1442g35g
84%
Age 7 to 1028g35g
126%
Age 4 to 620g35g
176%

Is Sainsbury's Fish Pie, Taste the Difference processed?

Yes. Sainsbury's Fish Pie, Taste the Difference 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 Fish Pie, Taste the Difference nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in sainsbury's fish pie, taste the difference?

One pack (400g) has about 484 calories.

How many calories are in sainsbury's fish pie, taste the difference?

One pack (400g) has about 484 calories.

Is sainsbury's fish pie, taste the difference good for you?

Sainsbury's Fish Pie, Taste the Difference 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.