View full-size photo · Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA
12% Fat Beef Mince
British beef 12% fat mince
12% Fat Beef Mince by Sainsbury's provides 206 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 25 g of protein. That is 187% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Ground beef meats category and comes in a 500g pack. Contains: beef.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 206 kcal | 206 kcal | 200 | |
| Total fat | 11.8 g | 11.8 g | 15% | 13.3 −11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g | 5.4 g | 27% | 5.4 |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 0% | 0.6 −19% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 0.2 +187% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 2% | 0.3 +45% |
| Protein | 25 g | 25 g | 50% | 19.7 +27% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 −32% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 128 Ground beef meats products on Foodmetria. Values are for the prepared product.
Compared with other ground beef meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Beef
- Allergens
- Beef
Product details
- Quantity
- 500g
- Serving size
- 1 portion (100 g)
- Labels & certifications
- 12% fatMade in the UK
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00288217
Prices reported by shoppers
Loading prices…
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 12% Fat Beef Mince?
12% Fat Beef Mince contains 206 kcal per 100 g and about 206 kcal per serving (1 portion (100 g)).
How much sugar is in 12% Fat Beef Mince?
12% Fat Beef Mince has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 12% Fat Beef Mince healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is 12% Fat Beef Mince vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does 12% Fat Beef Mince contain?
According to the label data it contains: Beef. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
Reviews
Compare & rankings
Healthier alternatives
Best in category →Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.
a 
a 
a 
a NOVA 1 More ground beef meats
View all →
c 
c 
c 
NOVA 1 
b 
b NOVA 1 More from Sainsbury's
View all →
a NOVA 4 
e NOVA 3 
e NOVA 2 
c NOVA 1 
e NOVA 2 
d NOVA 3