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Tahira Chicken with Tikka nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Tahira Chicken with Tikka 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.
Tahira Chicken with Tikka nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Tahira Chicken with Tikka nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (500g)
Energy
231
1155
Fat
19g
95g
of which saturates
5.1g
25.5g
Carbohydrate
3.5g
17.5g
of which sugars
0.5g
2.5g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
0g
0g
Protein
11g
55g
Salt
2g
10g
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 Tahira Chicken with Tikka by age
One pack (500g) provides about 1155 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 (500g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
1155kcal
51%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
1155kcal
47%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
1155kcal
57%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
1155kcal
66%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
1155kcal
75%
Sugar in Tahira Chicken with Tikka
One pack (500g) contains about 2.5g 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 (500g)
% 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 Tahira Chicken with Tikka: high, mostly saturated
Tahira Chicken with Tikka is naturally high in fat, with about 95.0g per portion, and most of it is saturated (25.5g). 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 group
Max saturated fat
In one pack (500g)
% of that
Adult
24g
26g
106%
Age 15 to 18
30g
26g
85%
Age 11 to 14
25g
26g
102%
Age 7 to 10
22g
26g
116%
Age 4 to 6
18g
26g
142%
Salt in Tahira Chicken with Tikka by age
Because tahira chicken with tikka is salted, a portion carries about 10.0g 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 (500g)
% of that
Adult
6g
10g
167%
Age 15 to 18
6g
10g
167%
Age 11 to 14
6g
10g
167%
Age 7 to 10
5g
10g
200%
Age 4 to 6
3g
10g
333%
Protein in Tahira Chicken with Tikka by age
One pack (500g) provides about 55.0g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (500g)
% of that
Adult
50g
55g
110%
Age 15 to 18
55g
55g
100%
Age 11 to 14
42g
55g
131%
Age 7 to 10
28g
55g
196%
Age 4 to 6
20g
55g
275%
Is Tahira Chicken with Tikka processed?
Yes. Tahira Chicken with Tikka 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.
Tahira Chicken with Tikka nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in tahira chicken with tikka?
One pack (500g) has about 1155 calories.
How many calories are in tahira chicken with tikka?
One pack (500g) has about 1155 calories.
Is tahira chicken with tikka good for you?
Tahira Chicken with Tikka 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.
