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Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati 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.
Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (250g)
Energy
128
320
Fat
1.8g
4.5g
of which saturates
0.3g
0.8g
Carbohydrate
24.8g
62g
of which sugars
0.3g
0.8g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
0.9g
2.2g
Protein
2.8g
7g
Salt
0.41g
1g
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 Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati by age
One pack (250g) provides about 320 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 (250g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
320kcal
14%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
320kcal
13%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
320kcal
16%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
320kcal
18%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
320kcal
21%
Sugar in Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati
One pack (250g) contains about 0.8g 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 group
Daily free sugar limit
In one pack (250g)
% 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 Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati: high, mostly unsaturated
Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati is naturally high in fat, at about 4.5g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 0.75g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In one pack (250g)
% of that
Adult
24g
0.75g
3%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0.75g
2%
Age 11 to 14
25g
0.75g
3%
Age 7 to 10
22g
0.75g
3%
Age 4 to 6
18g
0.75g
4%
Salt in Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati by age
Because tilda microwave rice pilau basmati is salted, a portion carries about 1.02g 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 (250g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.02g
17%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.02g
17%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.02g
17%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.02g
20%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.02g
34%
Protein in Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati by age
One pack (250g) provides about 7.0g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (250g)
% of that
Adult
50g
7g
14%
Age 15 to 18
55g
7g
13%
Age 11 to 14
42g
7g
17%
Age 7 to 10
28g
7g
25%
Age 4 to 6
20g
7g
35%
Is Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati processed?
Yes. Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati 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.
Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in tilda microwave rice pilau basmati?
One pack (250g) has about 320 calories.
How many calories are in tilda microwave rice pilau basmati?
One pack (250g) has about 320 calories.
Is tilda microwave rice pilau basmati good for you?
Tilda Microwave Rice Pilau Basmati 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.
