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Sainsbury's Flourish Creamy Chicken & Greens nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Flourish Creamy Chicken & Greens 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 Flourish Creamy Chicken & Greens nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (380g)
Energy
83
315
Fat
2.2g
8.4g
of which saturates
0.9g
3.4g
Carbohydrate
8.8g
33.4g
of which sugars
1.4g
5.3g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
1.5g
5.7g
Protein
6.5g
24.7g
Salt
0.33g
1.3g
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 Flourish Creamy Chicken & Greens by age
One pack (380g) provides about 315 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 (380g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
315kcal
14%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
315kcal
13%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
315kcal
15%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
315kcal
18%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
315kcal
20%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Flourish Creamy Chicken & Greens
One pack (380g) contains about 5.3g 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 one pack (380g)
% 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.
Sainsbury's Flourish Creamy Chicken & Greens are naturally high in fat, with about 8.36g per portion, and most of it is saturated (3.42g). 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 (380g)
% of that
Adult
24g
3.42g
14%
Age 15 to 18
30g
3.42g
11%
Age 11 to 14
25g
3.42g
14%
Age 7 to 10
22g
3.42g
16%
Age 4 to 6
18g
3.42g
19%
Salt in Sainsbury's Flourish Creamy Chicken & Greens by age
Because sainsbury's flourish creamy chicken & greens are salted, a portion carries about 1.25g 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 (380g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.25g
21%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.25g
21%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.25g
21%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.25g
25%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.25g
42%
Protein in Sainsbury's Flourish Creamy Chicken & Greens by age
One pack (380g) provides about 24.7g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (380g)
% of that
Adult
50g
25g
49%
Age 15 to 18
55g
25g
45%
Age 11 to 14
42g
25g
59%
Age 7 to 10
28g
25g
88%
Age 4 to 6
20g
25g
123%
Are Sainsbury's Flourish Creamy Chicken & Greens processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Flourish Creamy Chicken & Greens 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.
How many calories are in sainsbury's flourish creamy chicken & greens?
One pack (380g) has about 315 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's flourish creamy chicken & greens?
One pack (380g) has about 315 calories.
Are sainsbury's flourish creamy chicken & greens good for you?
Sainsbury's Flourish Creamy Chicken & Greens 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.
