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Sainsbury's Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, Taste the Difference nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, 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 Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, Taste the Difference nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, Taste the Difference nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (175g)
Energy
133
233
Fat
6.5g
11.4g
of which saturates
2.5g
4.4g
Carbohydrate
5.7g
10g
of which sugars
4.6g
8g
of which added sugars
2.6g
4.5g
Fibre
1.5g
2.6g
Protein
12.1g
21.2g
Salt
0.54g
0.9g
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 Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, Taste the Difference by age
One serving (175g) provides about 233 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 (175g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
233kcal
10%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
233kcal
10%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
233kcal
11%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
233kcal
13%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
233kcal
15%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, Taste the Difference
One serving (175g) contains about 8.0g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 4.5g 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 (175g)
% of that
Adult
30g
4.5g
15%
Age 15 to 18
30g
4.5g
15%
Age 11 to 14
30g
4.5g
15%
Age 7 to 10
24g
4.5g
19%
Age 4 to 6
19g
4.5g
24%
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 Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, Taste the Difference: high, mostly saturated
Sainsbury's Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, Taste the Difference is naturally high in fat, with about 11.38g per portion, and most of it is saturated (4.38g). 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 serving (175g)
% of that
Adult
24g
4.38g
18%
Age 15 to 18
30g
4.38g
15%
Age 11 to 14
25g
4.38g
18%
Age 7 to 10
22g
4.38g
20%
Age 4 to 6
18g
4.38g
24%
Salt in Sainsbury's Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, Taste the Difference by age
Because sainsbury's ready meal main dish chicken tikka masala, taste the difference is salted, a portion carries about 0.95g 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 (175g)
% of that
Adult
6g
0.95g
16%
Age 15 to 18
6g
0.95g
16%
Age 11 to 14
6g
0.95g
16%
Age 7 to 10
5g
0.95g
19%
Age 4 to 6
3g
0.95g
32%
Protein in Sainsbury's Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, Taste the Difference by age
One serving (175g) provides about 21.2g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one serving (175g)
% of that
Adult
50g
21g
42%
Age 15 to 18
55g
21g
39%
Age 11 to 14
42g
21g
50%
Age 7 to 10
28g
21g
76%
Age 4 to 6
20g
21g
106%
Is Sainsbury's Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, Taste the Difference processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, 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 Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, Taste the Difference nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's ready meal main dish chicken tikka masala, taste the difference?
One serving (175g) has about 233 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's ready meal main dish chicken tikka masala, taste the difference?
One serving (175g) has about 233 calories.
Is sainsbury's ready meal main dish chicken tikka masala, taste the difference good for you?
Sainsbury's Ready Meal Main Dish Chicken Tikka Masala, 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.
