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Sainsbury's Special Chow Mein, Taste the Difference nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Special Chow Mein, 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 Special Chow Mein, Taste the Difference nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Special Chow Mein, Taste the Difference nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (200g)
Energy
101
202
Fat
3.4g
6.8g
of which saturates
0.5g
1g
Carbohydrate
10.8g
21.6g
of which sugars
1.4g
2.8g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
1.2g
2.4g
Protein
6g
12g
Salt
0.67g
1.3g
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 Special Chow Mein, Taste the Difference by age
Half a pack (200g) provides about 202 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 half a pack (200g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
202kcal
9%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
202kcal
8%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
202kcal
10%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
202kcal
12%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
202kcal
13%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Special Chow Mein, Taste the Difference
Half a pack (200g) 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 0.0g 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 half a pack (200g)
% 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 Special Chow Mein, Taste the Difference: high, mostly unsaturated
Sainsbury's Special Chow Mein, Taste the Difference is naturally high in fat, at about 6.8g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 1.0g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In half a pack (200g)
% of that
Adult
24g
1g
4%
Age 15 to 18
30g
1g
3%
Age 11 to 14
25g
1g
4%
Age 7 to 10
22g
1g
5%
Age 4 to 6
18g
1g
6%
Salt in Sainsbury's Special Chow Mein, Taste the Difference by age
Because sainsbury's special chow mein, taste the difference is salted, a portion carries about 1.34g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Age group
Max salt
In half a pack (200g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.34g
22%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.34g
22%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.34g
22%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.34g
27%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.34g
45%
Protein in Sainsbury's Special Chow Mein, Taste the Difference by age
Half a pack (200g) provides about 12.0g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In half a pack (200g)
% of that
Adult
50g
12g
24%
Age 15 to 18
55g
12g
22%
Age 11 to 14
42g
12g
29%
Age 7 to 10
28g
12g
43%
Age 4 to 6
20g
12g
60%
Is Sainsbury's Special Chow Mein, Taste the Difference processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Special Chow Mein, 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 Special Chow Mein, Taste the Difference nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's special chow mein, taste the difference?
Half a pack (200g) has about 202 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's special chow mein, taste the difference?
Half a pack (200g) has about 202 calories.
Is sainsbury's special chow mein, taste the difference good for you?
Sainsbury's Special Chow Mein, 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.
