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Sainsbury's Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Sainsbury's Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference 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 Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Sainsbury's Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (400g)
Energy137548
Fat5.6g22.4g
of which saturates2.2g8.8g
Carbohydrate12.3g49.2g
of which sugars2.6g10.4g
of which added sugars0.1g0.4g
Fibre1.5g6g
Protein8.6g34.4g
Salt0.62g2.5g

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 Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference by age

One pack (400g) provides about 548 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.

Age groupTypical daily caloriesIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult2250kcal548kcal
24%
Age 15 to 182433kcal548kcal
23%
Age 11 to 142033kcal548kcal
27%
Age 7 to 101750kcal548kcal
31%
Age 4 to 61550kcal548kcal
35%

Sugar in Sainsbury's Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference

One pack (400g) contains about 10.4g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 0.4g 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 groupDaily free sugar limitIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult30g0.4g
1%
Age 15 to 1830g0.4g
1%
Age 11 to 1430g0.4g
1%
Age 7 to 1024g0.4g
2%
Age 4 to 619g0.4g
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.

Fat in Sainsbury's Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference: high, mostly saturated

Sainsbury's Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference is naturally high in fat, with about 22.4g per portion, and most of it is saturated (8.8g). 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 groupMax saturated fatIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult24g8.8g
37%
Age 15 to 1830g8.8g
29%
Age 11 to 1425g8.8g
35%
Age 7 to 1022g8.8g
40%
Age 4 to 618g8.8g
49%

Salt in Sainsbury's Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference by age

Because sainsbury's pork & cider hotpot, taste the difference is salted, a portion carries about 2.48g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult6g2.48g
41%
Age 15 to 186g2.48g
41%
Age 11 to 146g2.48g
41%
Age 7 to 105g2.48g
50%
Age 4 to 63g2.48g
83%

Protein in Sainsbury's Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference by age

One pack (400g) provides about 34.4g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In one pack (400g)% of that
Adult50g34g
69%
Age 15 to 1855g34g
63%
Age 11 to 1442g34g
82%
Age 7 to 1028g34g
123%
Age 4 to 620g34g
172%

Is Sainsbury's Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference processed?

Yes. Sainsbury's Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference 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 Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in sainsbury's pork & cider hotpot, taste the difference?

One pack (400g) has about 548 calories.

How many calories are in sainsbury's pork & cider hotpot, taste the difference?

One pack (400g) has about 548 calories.

Is sainsbury's pork & cider hotpot, taste the difference good for you?

Sainsbury's Pork & Cider Hotpot, Taste the Difference 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.