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Sainsbury's Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, Taste the Difference nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Sainsbury's Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, 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 Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, Taste the Difference nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Sainsbury's Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, Taste the Difference nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (400g)
Energy113452
Fat4.2g16.8g
of which saturates2g8g
Carbohydrate13.2g52.8g
of which sugars3g12g
of which added sugars0.5g2g
Fibre1.2g4.8g
Protein5.1g20.4g
Salt0.42g1.7g

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 Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, Taste the Difference by age

One pack (400g) provides about 452 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
Adult2250kcal452kcal
20%
Age 15 to 182433kcal452kcal
19%
Age 11 to 142033kcal452kcal
22%
Age 7 to 101750kcal452kcal
26%
Age 4 to 61550kcal452kcal
29%

Sugar in Sainsbury's Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, Taste the Difference

One pack (400g) contains about 12.0g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 2.0g 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 groupDaily free sugar limitIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult30g2g
7%
Age 15 to 1830g2g
7%
Age 11 to 1430g2g
7%
Age 7 to 1024g2g
8%
Age 4 to 619g2g
11%
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 Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, Taste the Difference: high, mostly saturated

Sainsbury's Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, Taste the Difference is naturally high in fat, with about 16.8g per portion, and most of it is saturated (8.0g). 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
Adult24g8g
33%
Age 15 to 1830g8g
27%
Age 11 to 1425g8g
32%
Age 7 to 1022g8g
36%
Age 4 to 618g8g
44%

Salt in Sainsbury's Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, Taste the Difference by age

Because sainsbury's spinach & ricotta cannelloni, taste the difference is salted, a portion carries about 1.68g 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
Adult6g1.68g
28%
Age 15 to 186g1.68g
28%
Age 11 to 146g1.68g
28%
Age 7 to 105g1.68g
34%
Age 4 to 63g1.68g
56%

Protein in Sainsbury's Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, Taste the Difference by age

One pack (400g) provides about 20.4g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In one pack (400g)% of that
Adult50g20g
41%
Age 15 to 1855g20g
37%
Age 11 to 1442g20g
49%
Age 7 to 1028g20g
73%
Age 4 to 620g20g
102%

Is Sainsbury's Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, Taste the Difference processed?

Yes. Sainsbury's Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, 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 Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, Taste the Difference nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in sainsbury's spinach & ricotta cannelloni, taste the difference?

One pack (400g) has about 452 calories.

How many calories are in sainsbury's spinach & ricotta cannelloni, taste the difference?

One pack (400g) has about 452 calories.

Is sainsbury's spinach & ricotta cannelloni, taste the difference good for you?

Sainsbury's Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, 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.