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Sainsbury's Spanish Paella Rice nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Spanish Paella Rice 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 Spanish Paella Rice nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (500g)
Energy
133
665
Fat
0.5g
2.5g
of which saturates
0.1g
0.5g
Carbohydrate
29.2g
146g
of which sugars
0.5g
2.5g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
0.6g
3g
Protein
3.1g
15.5g
Salt
0.01g
0.1g
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 Spanish Paella Rice by age
One pack (500g) provides about 665 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 pack (500g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
665kcal
30%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
665kcal
27%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
665kcal
33%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
665kcal
38%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
665kcal
43%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Spanish Paella Rice
One pack (500g) contains about 2.5g 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 one pack (500g)
% 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 Spanish Paella Rice: naturally very low
Sainsbury's Spanish Paella Rice is naturally very low in fat, with about 2.5g per portion and 0g of added fat. Only around 0.5g is saturated, well within the daily maximum for every age group.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In one pack (500g)
% of that
Adult
24g
0.5g
2%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0.5g
2%
Age 11 to 14
25g
0.5g
2%
Age 7 to 10
22g
0.5g
2%
Age 4 to 6
18g
0.5g
3%
Protein in Sainsbury's Spanish Paella Rice by age
One pack (500g) provides about 15.5g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (500g)
% of that
Adult
50g
16g
31%
Age 15 to 18
55g
16g
28%
Age 11 to 14
42g
16g
37%
Age 7 to 10
28g
16g
55%
Age 4 to 6
20g
16g
78%
Is Sainsbury's Spanish Paella Rice processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Spanish Paella Rice 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 Spanish Paella Rice nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's spanish paella rice?
One pack (500g) has about 665 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's spanish paella rice?
One pack (500g) has about 665 calories.
Is sainsbury's spanish paella rice good for you?
Sainsbury's Spanish Paella Rice 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.
