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Sainsbury's Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, Taste the Difference nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Sainsbury's Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, 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 Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, Taste the Difference nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Sainsbury's Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, Taste the Difference nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (250g)
Energy233582
Fat11.9g29.8g
of which saturates5.4g13.5g
Carbohydrate20.8g52g
of which sugars1.9g4.8g
of which added sugars0g0g
Fibre3.1g7.8g
Protein9.3g23.2g
Salt0.6g1.5g

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 Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, Taste the Difference by age

One pack (250g) provides about 582 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 (250g)% of that
Adult2250kcal582kcal
26%
Age 15 to 182433kcal582kcal
24%
Age 11 to 142033kcal582kcal
29%
Age 7 to 101750kcal582kcal
33%
Age 4 to 61550kcal582kcal
38%

Sugar in Sainsbury's Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, Taste the Difference

One pack (250g) contains about 4.8g 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 groupDaily free sugar limitIn one pack (250g)% of that
Adult30g0g
0%
Age 15 to 1830g0g
0%
Age 11 to 1430g0g
0%
Age 7 to 1024g0g
0%
Age 4 to 619g0g
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 Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, Taste the Difference: high, mostly saturated

Sainsbury's Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, Taste the Difference is naturally high in fat, with about 29.75g per portion, and most of it is saturated (13.5g). 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 (250g)% of that
Adult24g14g
56%
Age 15 to 1830g14g
45%
Age 11 to 1425g14g
54%
Age 7 to 1022g14g
61%
Age 4 to 618g14g
75%

Salt in Sainsbury's Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, Taste the Difference by age

Because sainsbury's steak chilli con carne pie, limited edition, taste the difference is salted, a portion carries about 1.5g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn one pack (250g)% of that
Adult6g1.5g
25%
Age 15 to 186g1.5g
25%
Age 11 to 146g1.5g
25%
Age 7 to 105g1.5g
30%
Age 4 to 63g1.5g
50%

Protein in Sainsbury's Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, Taste the Difference by age

One pack (250g) provides about 23.2g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In one pack (250g)% of that
Adult50g23g
46%
Age 15 to 1855g23g
42%
Age 11 to 1442g23g
55%
Age 7 to 1028g23g
83%
Age 4 to 620g23g
116%

Is Sainsbury's Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, Taste the Difference processed?

Yes. Sainsbury's Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, 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 Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, Taste the Difference nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in sainsbury's steak chilli con carne pie, limited edition, taste the difference?

One pack (250g) has about 582 calories.

How many calories are in sainsbury's steak chilli con carne pie, limited edition, taste the difference?

One pack (250g) has about 582 calories.

Is sainsbury's steak chilli con carne pie, limited edition, taste the difference good for you?

Sainsbury's Steak Chilli Con Carne Pie, Limited Edition, 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.