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Sainsbury's Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese 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 Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (400g)
Energy
68
272
Fat
1.1g
4.4g
of which saturates
0.1g
0.4g
Carbohydrate
10.9g
43.6g
of which sugars
3.5g
14g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
1.2g
4.8g
Protein
3.1g
12.4g
Salt
0.45g
1.8g
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 Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese by age
One pack (400g) provides about 272 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 (400g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
272kcal
12%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
272kcal
11%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
272kcal
13%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
272kcal
16%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
272kcal
18%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese
One pack (400g) contains about 14.0g 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 pack (400g)
% 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 Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese: high, mostly unsaturated
Sainsbury's Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese is naturally high in fat, at about 4.4g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 0.4g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In one pack (400g)
% of that
Adult
24g
0.4g
2%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0.4g
1%
Age 11 to 14
25g
0.4g
2%
Age 7 to 10
22g
0.4g
2%
Age 4 to 6
18g
0.4g
2%
Salt in Sainsbury's Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese by age
Because sainsbury's vegetarian spaghetti bolognese is salted, a portion carries about 1.8g 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 (400g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.8g
30%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.8g
30%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.8g
30%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.8g
36%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.8g
60%
Protein in Sainsbury's Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese by age
One pack (400g) provides about 12.4g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (400g)
% of that
Adult
50g
12g
25%
Age 15 to 18
55g
12g
23%
Age 11 to 14
42g
12g
30%
Age 7 to 10
28g
12g
44%
Age 4 to 6
20g
12g
62%
Is Sainsbury's Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese 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 vegetarian spaghetti bolognese?
One pack (400g) has about 272 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's vegetarian spaghetti bolognese?
One pack (400g) has about 272 calories.
Is sainsbury's vegetarian spaghetti bolognese good for you?
Sainsbury's Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese 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.
