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Sainsbury's Three Cheese Pasta Bake nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Three Cheese Pasta Bake 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 Three Cheese Pasta Bake nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Three Cheese Pasta Bake nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (375g)
Energy
163
611
Fat
7.4g
27.8g
of which saturates
3.7g
13.9g
Carbohydrate
16.9g
63.4g
of which sugars
3g
11.2g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
0.9g
3.4g
Protein
6.8g
25.5g
Salt
0.54g
2g
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 Three Cheese Pasta Bake by age
One serving (375g) provides about 611 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 serving (375g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
611kcal
27%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
611kcal
25%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
611kcal
30%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
611kcal
35%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
611kcal
39%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Three Cheese Pasta Bake
One serving (375g) contains about 11.2g 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 serving (375g)
% 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 Three Cheese Pasta Bake: high, mostly saturated
Sainsbury's Three Cheese Pasta Bake is naturally high in fat, with about 27.75g per portion, and most of it is saturated (13.88g). 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 one serving (375g)
% of that
Adult
24g
14g
58%
Age 15 to 18
30g
14g
46%
Age 11 to 14
25g
14g
56%
Age 7 to 10
22g
14g
63%
Age 4 to 6
18g
14g
77%
Salt in Sainsbury's Three Cheese Pasta Bake by age
Because sainsbury's three cheese pasta bake is salted, a portion carries about 2.03g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Age group
Max salt
In one serving (375g)
% of that
Adult
6g
2.03g
34%
Age 15 to 18
6g
2.03g
34%
Age 11 to 14
6g
2.03g
34%
Age 7 to 10
5g
2.03g
41%
Age 4 to 6
3g
2.03g
68%
Protein in Sainsbury's Three Cheese Pasta Bake by age
One serving (375g) provides about 25.5g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one serving (375g)
% of that
Adult
50g
26g
51%
Age 15 to 18
55g
26g
46%
Age 11 to 14
42g
26g
61%
Age 7 to 10
28g
26g
91%
Age 4 to 6
20g
26g
127%
Is Sainsbury's Three Cheese Pasta Bake processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Three Cheese Pasta Bake 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 Three Cheese Pasta Bake nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's three cheese pasta bake?
One serving (375g) has about 611 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's three cheese pasta bake?
One serving (375g) has about 611 calories.
Is sainsbury's three cheese pasta bake good for you?
Sainsbury's Three Cheese Pasta Bake 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.
