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Sainsbury's Spicy Pepperoni & Roquito Pizza, Taste the Difference nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Spicy Pepperoni & Roquito Pizza, 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.
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Spicy Pepperoni & Roquito Pizza, Taste the Difference nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (79g)
Energy
255
201
Fat
9g
7.1g
of which saturates
3.9g
3.1g
Carbohydrate
29.3g
23.1g
of which sugars
3.8g
3g
of which added sugars
0.3g
0.2g
Fibre
2g
1.6g
Protein
13.3g
10.5g
Salt
1.2g
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 Spicy Pepperoni & Roquito Pizza, Taste the Difference by age
1 slice (79g) provides about 201 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 1 slice (79g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
201kcal
9%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
201kcal
8%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
201kcal
10%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
201kcal
11%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
201kcal
13%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Spicy Pepperoni & Roquito Pizza, Taste the Difference
1 slice (79g) contains about 3.0g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 0.2g 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 1 slice (79g)
% of that
Adult
30g
0.2g
1%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0.2g
1%
Age 11 to 14
30g
0.2g
1%
Age 7 to 10
24g
0.2g
1%
Age 4 to 6
19g
0.2g
1%
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 Spicy Pepperoni & Roquito Pizza, Taste the Difference: high, mostly saturated
Sainsbury's Spicy Pepperoni & Roquito Pizza, Taste the Difference is naturally high in fat, with about 7.11g per portion, and most of it is saturated (3.08g). 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 1 slice (79g)
% of that
Adult
24g
3.08g
13%
Age 15 to 18
30g
3.08g
10%
Age 11 to 14
25g
3.08g
12%
Age 7 to 10
22g
3.08g
14%
Age 4 to 6
18g
3.08g
17%
Salt in Sainsbury's Spicy Pepperoni & Roquito Pizza, Taste the Difference by age
Because sainsbury's spicy pepperoni & roquito pizza, 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 1 slice (79g)
% 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 Spicy Pepperoni & Roquito Pizza, Taste the Difference by age
1 slice (79g) provides about 10.5g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In 1 slice (79g)
% of that
Adult
50g
10g
21%
Age 15 to 18
55g
10g
19%
Age 11 to 14
42g
10g
25%
Age 7 to 10
28g
10g
38%
Age 4 to 6
20g
10g
52%
Is Sainsbury's Spicy Pepperoni & Roquito Pizza, Taste the Difference processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Spicy Pepperoni & Roquito Pizza, 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.
How many calories are in sainsbury's spicy pepperoni & roquito pizza, taste the difference?
1 slice (79g) has about 201 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's spicy pepperoni & roquito pizza, taste the difference?
1 slice (79g) has about 201 calories.
Is sainsbury's spicy pepperoni & roquito pizza, taste the difference good for you?
Sainsbury's Spicy Pepperoni & Roquito Pizza, 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.
