Zizzi Bolognese Classico: calories and sugar by portion, age and sex

Zizzi Bolognese Classico, spaghetti with slow-cooked beef and tomato ragu, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Zizzi Bolognese Classico at 28% of an adult’s daily calories, 77% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 2.1 teaspoons of free sugar.

How many calories are in Zizzi Bolognese Classico? It contains 553 kcal, 25g of fat (4.3g saturated), 8.2g of sugar and 2.3g of salt.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Zizzi Bolognese Classico

Energy	553 kcal
Fat	25g
of which saturates	4.3g
Carbohydrate	69g
of which sugars	8.2g
Salt	2.3g
Protein	17g

Nutrition figures are Zizzi UK published data from the autumn 2026 nutrition guide, per portion as served and before any optional toppings or table condiments. Zizzi does not publish fibre. Boone converts the figures to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Zizzi Bolognese Classico contains 553 kcal, which is 28% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 25g of total fat, of which 4.3g is saturated, 8.2g of sugar, 2.3g of salt and 17g of protein.

The saturated fat content of 4.3g represents 22% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.

Zizzi publishes figures both per portion and per 100g, which puts the portion at about 357g and 155 kcal per 100g.

Sugar in Zizzi Bolognese Classico

Zizzi Bolognese Classico contains 8.2g of free sugar per standard serving (2.1 teaspoons). Moderate 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. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.

Free sugar by portion: Zizzi Bolognese Classico

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 30g	Age 7 to 10 24g	Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion	8.2g 27%	8.2g 27%	8.2g 27%	8.2g 34%	8.2g 43%

Teaspoons: 2.1 tsp

Boone calculates these percentages from Zizzi UK published nutrition data (autumn 2026 guide) against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.

Salt in Zizzi Bolognese Classico

Zizzi Bolognese Classico contains 2.3g of salt per standard serving. Moderate salt

Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.

Salt by portion: Zizzi Bolognese Classico

Portion	Adult (female) 6g	Adult (male) 6g	Age 11 to 17 6g	Age 7 to 10 5g	Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion	2.3g 38%	2.3g 38%	2.3g 38%	2.3g 46%	2.3g 77%

Calories in Zizzi Bolognese Classico

Zizzi Bolognese Classico contains 553 kcal per standard serving. Moderate calorie share

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Zizzi Bolognese Classico

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 portion	553 kcal 28%	553 kcal 22%	553 kcal 29%	553 kcal 36%	553 kcal 43%

Saturated fat in Zizzi Bolognese Classico

Zizzi Bolognese Classico contains 4.3g of saturated fat per standard serving. Moderate saturated fat

The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower for children.

Saturated fat by portion: Zizzi Bolognese Classico

Portion	Adult (female) 20g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 20g	Age 7 to 10 18g	Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion	4.3g 22%	4.3g 14%	4.3g 22%	4.3g 24%	4.3g 27%

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Zizzi Bolognese Classico

Boone counts all 8.2g as free sugar, or 2.1 teaspoons. Zizzi publishes total sugar only, with no split between added and naturally occurring sugar. Some of it may occur naturally in ingredients such as tomatoes, vegetables or dairy, which does not count as free sugar, so this figure may overstate free sugar.

NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing and additives: Zizzi Bolognese Classico

Reading Zizzi’s ingredient list closely, Zizzi Bolognese Classico contains modified starches, flavourings, colours, glucose syrups and yeast extract. These are markers of industrial food processing rather than home cooking.

Modified starches

Thicken and hold water in a way unmodified flour cannot. Found in the bolognese sauce.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the bolognese sauce.

Colours

Restore or standardise appearance after processing. Found in the bolognese sauce.

Glucose syrups

Sweeten and control texture more cheaply than sugar alone. Found in the bolognese sauce.

Yeast extract

Adds a savoury, meaty taste, working as a flavour enhancer. Found in the bolognese sauce.

Boone classifies Zizzi Bolognese Classico as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the markers named above. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy. Read from Zizzi’s published ingredient list, autumn 2026.

Ingredients

Zizzi’s ingredient list for Zizzi Bolognese Classico has 4 top-level entries.

Ingredients by component: Zizzi Bolognese Classico

Spaghetti

Durum WHEAT Semolina, Rapeseed Oil.

Bolognese Sauce

Chopped Tomato, Minced Beef, Water, Onion, Tomato Paste, Carrot, Modified Maize Starch, Beef Stock (Yeast Extracts, Dried Glucose Syrup, Natural Flavouring, Salt, Onion Powder, Beef Bone Stock, Rapeseed Oil, Tomato Powder), Garlic, Sugar, Salt, Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Colour (Plain Caramel), Ground Bay Leaves.

Sugopronto Al Pomodoro

Tomato Pulp, Onion, Olive Oil, Tomato Paste, Sugar, Salt, Basil, Sunflower Oil.

Other ingredients

Basil.

Ingredients taken from Zizzi’s UK full ingredient declaration, autumn 2026 (V2). Allergens are shown in capitals. Recipes change, so always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Zizzi Bolognese Classico contains gluten (wheat). Zizzi’s suppliers warn it may contain celery, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soya and tree nuts.

Allergen information: Zizzi Bolognese Classico

Allergen	Status
Celery	May contain traces
Cereals containing gluten	Contains (wheat)
Crustaceans	Not present
Eggs	Not present
Fish	Not present
Lupin	Not present
Milk	Not present
Molluscs	Not present
Mustard	May contain traces
Peanuts	May contain traces
Sesame	May contain traces
Soya	May contain traces
Sulphites	Not present
Tree nuts	May contain traces

Cooked in shared pasta boilers, which may bring it into contact with eggs, gluten (wheat) and milk. Contains = declared as an ingredient. May contain traces = a Zizzi supplier states the allergen cannot be excluded. Zizzi says none of its dishes are gluten free and none can be guaranteed allergen free. Only cashew, almond, hazelnut, walnut, Brazil, pistachio, macadamia and pecan count as tree nuts here, so pine nuts are not covered. Table cheese and extra toppings are not included. Source: Zizzi UK allergen guide, autumn 2026 (V3).

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Zizzi Bolognese Classico?+

Boone calculates that Zizzi Bolognese Classico contains 553 kcal, which is 28% of an adult’s 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 43% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much sugar is in Zizzi Bolognese Classico?+

Zizzi Bolognese Classico contains 8.2g of sugar, which Boone counts as free sugar, or about 2.1 teaspoons. That is 27% of an adult’s 30g daily limit and 43% of the 19g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much saturated fat is in Zizzi Bolognese Classico?+

Zizzi Bolognese Classico contains 4.3g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 22% of the daily guideline for an adult woman and 14% for an adult man, because the guideline differs by sex: 20g and 30g.

How much salt is in Zizzi Bolognese Classico?+

Zizzi Bolognese Classico contains 2.3g of salt. Boone calculates that as 77% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 38% of an adult’s 6g limit.

Is Zizzi Bolognese Classico ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Zizzi Bolognese Classico as NOVA group 4, because Zizzi’s ingredient list includes modified starches, flavourings, colours, glucose syrups and yeast extract. NOVA describes how far a food is from its whole-food form, not how nutritious it is.

Is Zizzi Bolognese Classico gluten free?+

No. Zizzi Bolognese Classico contains gluten from wheat. Zizzi offers non-gluten pizza bases and fusilli for some dishes, but does not label any dish as gluten free.

Is Zizzi Bolognese Classico vegetarian?+

No. Zizzi does not list Zizzi Bolognese Classico as suitable for vegetarians.