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Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken): calories, sugar and salt
Per serving of Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains 1725 kcal, 11g of sugar (2.8 teaspoons) and 5g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains 1725 kcal, 88g of fat (34g saturated), 150g of carbohydrate (11g sugar), 50g of protein and 5g of salt per per serving.
Nutrition by serving: Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Per serving
1725 kcal
5g
11g
2.8 tsp
150g
50g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Item alone vs a full meal
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Meal includes Chips (small portion). Adult daily limits used. For guidance only.
Sugar in Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains 11g of sugar per per serving (2.8 teaspoons). Sugar level: Moderate. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per serving
11g 37%
11g 37%
11g 37%
11g 46%
11g 58%
Teaspoons
2.8 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains 5g of salt per per serving. Salt level: High. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per serving
5g 83%
5g 83%
5g 83%
5g 100%
5g 167%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Calories by portion: Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Per serving
1725 kcal 86%
1725 kcal 69%
1725 kcal 89%
1725 kcal 111%
1725 kcal 134%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Saturated fat by portion: Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per serving
34g 170%
34g 113%
34g 170%
34g 189%
34g 213%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Buttermilk fried coating; Emmental and Cheddar cheese sauce with modified starch.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Breaded chicken breast fillet, American-style cheese, Emmental and Cheddar cheese sauce, bun, onion rings, chips.
Wetherspoon uses shared preparation and cooking areas. A 100% allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed. Swapping ingredients may change the allergen content of a dish.
Frequently asked questions
Per serving of Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains 1725 kcal — 86% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
Per serving contains 11g of sugar — 2.8 teaspoons. This item is moderate in free sugar. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
Per serving contains 5g of salt. This single item provides 40% or more of the adult daily salt limit.
Per serving contains 50g of protein — 100% of the adult 50g daily reference intake.
Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains meat or fish and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) contains: Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Egg, Mustard. Wetherspoon uses shared preparation and cooking areas. A 100% allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed. Swapping ingredients may change the allergen content of a dish.
Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken) is classified as NOVA 4. Buttermilk fried coating; Emmental and Cheddar cheese sauce with modified starch.
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Source: Source: J D Wetherspoon allergen and nutrition tool (jdwetherspoon.com), Wetherspoon menu PDF (MENU_643, 2025–2026). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
