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Sainsbury's Hunter's Chicken & Potato Wedges nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Hunter's Chicken & Potato Wedges 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 Hunter's Chicken & Potato Wedges nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (400g)
Energy
127
508
Fat
3.5g
14g
of which saturates
1.4g
5.6g
Carbohydrate
14g
56g
of which sugars
6.6g
26.4g
of which added sugars
4.1g
16.4g
Fibre
2g
8g
Protein
8.9g
35.6g
Salt
0.56g
2.2g
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 Hunter's Chicken & Potato Wedges by age
One pack (400g) provides about 508 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
508kcal
23%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
508kcal
21%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
508kcal
25%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
508kcal
29%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
508kcal
33%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Hunter's Chicken & Potato Wedges
One pack (400g) contains about 26.4g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 16.4g 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
16g
55%
Age 15 to 18
30g
16g
55%
Age 11 to 14
30g
16g
55%
Age 7 to 10
24g
16g
68%
Age 4 to 6
19g
16g
86%
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 Hunter's Chicken & Potato Wedges are naturally high in fat, with about 14.0g per portion, and most of it is saturated (5.6g). 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 (400g)
% of that
Adult
24g
5.6g
23%
Age 15 to 18
30g
5.6g
19%
Age 11 to 14
25g
5.6g
22%
Age 7 to 10
22g
5.6g
25%
Age 4 to 6
18g
5.6g
31%
Salt in Sainsbury's Hunter's Chicken & Potato Wedges by age
Because sainsbury's hunter's chicken & potato wedges are salted, a portion carries about 2.24g 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
2.24g
37%
Age 15 to 18
6g
2.24g
37%
Age 11 to 14
6g
2.24g
37%
Age 7 to 10
5g
2.24g
45%
Age 4 to 6
3g
2.24g
75%
Protein in Sainsbury's Hunter's Chicken & Potato Wedges by age
One pack (400g) provides about 35.6g 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
36g
71%
Age 15 to 18
55g
36g
65%
Age 11 to 14
42g
36g
85%
Age 7 to 10
28g
36g
127%
Age 4 to 6
20g
36g
178%
Are Sainsbury's Hunter's Chicken & Potato Wedges processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Hunter's Chicken & Potato Wedges 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 hunter's chicken & potato wedges?
One pack (400g) has about 508 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's hunter's chicken & potato wedges?
One pack (400g) has about 508 calories.
Are sainsbury's hunter's chicken & potato wedges good for you?
Sainsbury's Hunter's Chicken & Potato Wedges 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.
