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Sainsbury's Kung Pao Chicken nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Kung Pao Chicken 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 Kung Pao Chicken nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Kung Pao Chicken nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (200g)
Energy
126
252
Fat
5.8g
11.6g
of which saturates
0.7g
1.4g
Carbohydrate
9.6g
19.2g
of which sugars
6.5g
13g
of which added sugars
4g
8g
Fibre
0.5g
1g
Protein
8.7g
17.4g
Salt
0.66g
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 Kung Pao Chicken by age
One serving (200g) provides about 252 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 serving (200g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
252kcal
11%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
252kcal
10%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
252kcal
12%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
252kcal
14%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
252kcal
16%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Kung Pao Chicken
One serving (200g) contains about 13.0g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 8.0g 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 serving (200g)
% of that
Adult
30g
8g
27%
Age 15 to 18
30g
8g
27%
Age 11 to 14
30g
8g
27%
Age 7 to 10
24g
8g
33%
Age 4 to 6
19g
8g
42%
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 Kung Pao Chicken: high, mostly unsaturated
Sainsbury's Kung Pao Chicken is naturally high in fat, at about 11.6g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 1.4g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In one serving (200g)
% of that
Adult
24g
1.4g
6%
Age 15 to 18
30g
1.4g
5%
Age 11 to 14
25g
1.4g
6%
Age 7 to 10
22g
1.4g
6%
Age 4 to 6
18g
1.4g
8%
Salt in Sainsbury's Kung Pao Chicken by age
Because sainsbury's kung pao chicken is salted, a portion carries about 1.32g 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 serving (200g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.32g
22%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.32g
22%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.32g
22%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.32g
26%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.32g
44%
Protein in Sainsbury's Kung Pao Chicken by age
One serving (200g) provides about 17.4g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one serving (200g)
% of that
Adult
50g
17g
35%
Age 15 to 18
55g
17g
32%
Age 11 to 14
42g
17g
41%
Age 7 to 10
28g
17g
62%
Age 4 to 6
20g
17g
87%
Is Sainsbury's Kung Pao Chicken processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Kung Pao Chicken 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 Kung Pao Chicken nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's kung pao chicken?
One serving (200g) has about 252 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's kung pao chicken?
One serving (200g) has about 252 calories.
Is sainsbury's kung pao chicken good for you?
Sainsbury's Kung Pao Chicken 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.
