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Sainsbury's Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, Taste the Difference nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, 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 Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, Taste the Difference nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, Taste the Difference nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (460g)
Energy
140
644
Fat
5.9g
27.1g
of which saturates
2.2g
10.1g
Carbohydrate
8g
36.8g
of which sugars
3.4g
15.6g
of which added sugars
0.9g
4.1g
Fibre
2.1g
9.7g
Protein
12.6g
58g
Salt
0.48g
2.2g
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 Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, Taste the Difference by age
One pack (460g) provides about 644 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 pack (460g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
644kcal
29%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
644kcal
26%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
644kcal
32%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
644kcal
37%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
644kcal
42%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, Taste the Difference
One pack (460g) contains about 15.6g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 4.1g 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 pack (460g)
% of that
Adult
30g
4.1g
14%
Age 15 to 18
30g
4.1g
14%
Age 11 to 14
30g
4.1g
14%
Age 7 to 10
24g
4.1g
17%
Age 4 to 6
19g
4.1g
22%
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 Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, Taste the Difference: high, mostly saturated
Sainsbury's Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, Taste the Difference is naturally high in fat, with about 27.14g per portion, and most of it is saturated (10.12g). 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 pack (460g)
% of that
Adult
24g
10g
42%
Age 15 to 18
30g
10g
34%
Age 11 to 14
25g
10g
40%
Age 7 to 10
22g
10g
46%
Age 4 to 6
18g
10g
56%
Salt in Sainsbury's Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, Taste the Difference by age
Because sainsbury's tuscan inspired pork stew, taste the difference is salted, a portion carries about 2.21g 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 pack (460g)
% of that
Adult
6g
2.21g
37%
Age 15 to 18
6g
2.21g
37%
Age 11 to 14
6g
2.21g
37%
Age 7 to 10
5g
2.21g
44%
Age 4 to 6
3g
2.21g
74%
Protein in Sainsbury's Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, Taste the Difference by age
One pack (460g) provides about 58.0g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (460g)
% of that
Adult
50g
58g
116%
Age 15 to 18
55g
58g
105%
Age 11 to 14
42g
58g
138%
Age 7 to 10
28g
58g
207%
Age 4 to 6
20g
58g
290%
Is Sainsbury's Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, Taste the Difference processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, 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 Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, Taste the Difference nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's tuscan inspired pork stew, taste the difference?
One pack (460g) has about 644 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's tuscan inspired pork stew, taste the difference?
One pack (460g) has about 644 calories.
Is sainsbury's tuscan inspired pork stew, taste the difference good for you?
Sainsbury's Tuscan Inspired Pork Stew, 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.
