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Sainsbury's Hot Chicken Tikka Masala nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Hot Chicken Tikka Masala 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 Hot Chicken Tikka Masala nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Hot Chicken Tikka Masala nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (400g)
Energy
132
528
Fat
7.1g
28.4g
of which saturates
2.3g
9.2g
Carbohydrate
6.6g
26.4g
of which sugars
3.6g
14.4g
of which added sugars
1.6g
6.4g
Fibre
1.3g
5.2g
Protein
9.8g
39.2g
Salt
0.47g
1.9g
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 Hot Chicken Tikka Masala by age
One pack (400g) provides about 528 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
528kcal
23%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
528kcal
22%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
528kcal
26%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
528kcal
30%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
528kcal
34%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Hot Chicken Tikka Masala
One pack (400g) contains about 14.4g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 6.4g 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
6.4g
21%
Age 15 to 18
30g
6.4g
21%
Age 11 to 14
30g
6.4g
21%
Age 7 to 10
24g
6.4g
27%
Age 4 to 6
19g
6.4g
34%
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 Hot Chicken Tikka Masala: high, mostly saturated
Sainsbury's Hot Chicken Tikka Masala is naturally high in fat, with about 28.4g per portion, and most of it is saturated (9.2g). 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 (400g)
% of that
Adult
24g
9.2g
38%
Age 15 to 18
30g
9.2g
31%
Age 11 to 14
25g
9.2g
37%
Age 7 to 10
22g
9.2g
42%
Age 4 to 6
18g
9.2g
51%
Salt in Sainsbury's Hot Chicken Tikka Masala by age
Because sainsbury's hot chicken tikka masala is salted, a portion carries about 1.88g 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
1.88g
31%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.88g
31%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.88g
31%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.88g
38%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.88g
63%
Protein in Sainsbury's Hot Chicken Tikka Masala by age
One pack (400g) provides about 39.2g 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
39g
78%
Age 15 to 18
55g
39g
71%
Age 11 to 14
42g
39g
93%
Age 7 to 10
28g
39g
140%
Age 4 to 6
20g
39g
196%
Is Sainsbury's Hot Chicken Tikka Masala processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Hot Chicken Tikka Masala 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 Hot Chicken Tikka Masala nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's hot chicken tikka masala?
One pack (400g) has about 528 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's hot chicken tikka masala?
One pack (400g) has about 528 calories.
Is sainsbury's hot chicken tikka masala good for you?
Sainsbury's Hot Chicken Tikka Masala 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.
