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Sainsbury's Nacho Cheese Triangles nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Nacho Cheese Triangles 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 Nacho Cheese Triangles nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (80g)
Energy
348
278
Fat
23.8g
19g
of which saturates
11.2g
9g
Carbohydrate
16.4g
13.1g
of which sugars
0.5g
0.4g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
1.9g
1.5g
Protein
16.2g
13g
Salt
0.85g
0.7g
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 Nacho Cheese Triangles by age
A serving (80g) provides about 278 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 a serving (80g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
278kcal
12%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
278kcal
11%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
278kcal
14%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
278kcal
16%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
278kcal
18%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Nacho Cheese Triangles
A serving (80g) contains about 0.4g 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 a serving (80g)
% 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.
Fat in Sainsbury's Nacho Cheese Triangles: high, mostly saturated
Sainsbury's Nacho Cheese Triangles are naturally high in fat, with about 19.04g per portion, and most of it is saturated (8.96g). 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 a serving (80g)
% of that
Adult
24g
8.96g
37%
Age 15 to 18
30g
8.96g
30%
Age 11 to 14
25g
8.96g
36%
Age 7 to 10
22g
8.96g
41%
Age 4 to 6
18g
8.96g
50%
Salt in Sainsbury's Nacho Cheese Triangles by age
Because sainsbury's nacho cheese triangles are salted, a portion carries about 0.68g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Age group
Max salt
In a serving (80g)
% of that
Adult
6g
0.68g
11%
Age 15 to 18
6g
0.68g
11%
Age 11 to 14
6g
0.68g
11%
Age 7 to 10
5g
0.68g
14%
Age 4 to 6
3g
0.68g
23%
Protein in Sainsbury's Nacho Cheese Triangles by age
A serving (80g) provides about 13.0g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In a serving (80g)
% of that
Adult
50g
13g
26%
Age 15 to 18
55g
13g
24%
Age 11 to 14
42g
13g
31%
Age 7 to 10
28g
13g
46%
Age 4 to 6
20g
13g
65%
Are Sainsbury's Nacho Cheese Triangles processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Nacho Cheese Triangles 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.
Sainsbury's Nacho Cheese Triangles nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's nacho cheese triangles?
A serving (80g) has about 278 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's nacho cheese triangles?
A serving (80g) has about 278 calories.
Are sainsbury's nacho cheese triangles good for you?
Sainsbury's Nacho Cheese Triangles 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.
