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Sainsbury's Mushroom & Farmhouse Cheddar Quiche nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Mushroom & Farmhouse Cheddar Quiche 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.
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Mushroom & Farmhouse Cheddar Quiche nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (100g)
Energy
231
231
Fat
14.6g
14.6g
of which saturates
6.5g
6.5g
Carbohydrate
18.3g
18.3g
of which sugars
2.8g
2.8g
of which added sugars
0.3g
0.3g
Fibre
1.2g
1.2g
Protein
6g
6g
Salt
0.47g
0.5g
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 Mushroom & Farmhouse Cheddar Quiche by age
1 slice (100g) provides about 231 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 1 slice (100g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
231kcal
10%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
231kcal
9%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
231kcal
11%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
231kcal
13%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
231kcal
15%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Mushroom & Farmhouse Cheddar Quiche
1 slice (100g) contains about 2.8g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 0.3g 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 1 slice (100g)
% of that
Adult
30g
0.3g
1%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0.3g
1%
Age 11 to 14
30g
0.3g
1%
Age 7 to 10
24g
0.3g
1%
Age 4 to 6
19g
0.3g
2%
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 Mushroom & Farmhouse Cheddar Quiche is naturally high in fat, with about 14.6g per portion, and most of it is saturated (6.5g). 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 1 slice (100g)
% of that
Adult
24g
6.5g
27%
Age 15 to 18
30g
6.5g
22%
Age 11 to 14
25g
6.5g
26%
Age 7 to 10
22g
6.5g
30%
Age 4 to 6
18g
6.5g
36%
Salt in Sainsbury's Mushroom & Farmhouse Cheddar Quiche by age
Because sainsbury's mushroom & farmhouse cheddar quiche is salted, a portion carries about 0.47g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Age group
Max salt
In 1 slice (100g)
% of that
Adult
6g
0.47g
8%
Age 15 to 18
6g
0.47g
8%
Age 11 to 14
6g
0.47g
8%
Age 7 to 10
5g
0.47g
9%
Age 4 to 6
3g
0.47g
16%
Protein in Sainsbury's Mushroom & Farmhouse Cheddar Quiche by age
1 slice (100g) provides about 6.0g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In 1 slice (100g)
% of that
Adult
50g
6g
12%
Age 15 to 18
55g
6g
11%
Age 11 to 14
42g
6g
14%
Age 7 to 10
28g
6g
21%
Age 4 to 6
20g
6g
30%
Is Sainsbury's Mushroom & Farmhouse Cheddar Quiche processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Mushroom & Farmhouse Cheddar Quiche 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.
How many calories are in sainsbury's mushroom & farmhouse cheddar quiche?
1 slice (100g) has about 231 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's mushroom & farmhouse cheddar quiche?
1 slice (100g) has about 231 calories.
Is sainsbury's mushroom & farmhouse cheddar quiche good for you?
Sainsbury's Mushroom & Farmhouse Cheddar Quiche 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.
