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Beef in black bean sauce
Beef in black bean sauce by Sainsbury's provides 137 kcal per 100 g, with 14.9 g of sugars and 6 g of protein. That is 1364% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meats category. Contains: beef, eggs, gluten, sesame seeds, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 pack (400 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 137 kcal | 548 kcal | 205 −33% | |
| Total fat | 4.8 g | 19.2 g | 25% | 12.9 −63% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 4 g | 20% | 4.8 −79% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.9 g | 67.6 g | 25% | 3.6 +370% |
| Total sugars | 14.9 g | 59.6 g | 1 +1364% | |
| Added sugars | 2.2 g | 8.9 g | 18% | 1.1 +104% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4 g | 5.6 g | 20% | 1 +35% |
| Protein | 6 g | 24 g | 48% | 18.4 −67% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 2.9 g | 1.5 −51% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3358 Meats products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Egg Fried Rice (Water, Long Grain Rice, Pasteurised Egg, Onion, Peas, Rapeseed Oil, Sesame Oil, Ginger Purée, Salt, Fermented Soya Bean, Wheat), Water, Cooked Marinated British Beef (16%) (Beef, Garlic Purée, Cornflour, Sugar, Ginger Purée, Rice Wine, Red Chilli, Colour: Plain Caramel; Fermented Soya Bean, Wheat, Salt, Sesame Oil), Onion, Red Pepper, Water Chestnut, Black Soya Beans, Garlic, Ginger Purée, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Rice Wine, Cornflour, Salt, Red Chilli, Chicken Extract, Fermented Soya Bean, Wheat, Colour: Plain Caramel; Cane Molasses, Yeast Extract, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Carrot, Leek, Parsley, Bay Leaf.
- Allergens
- BeefEggsGlutenSesame seedsSoybeans
- May contain traces
- NutsPeanuts
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 pack (400 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01738599
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Beef in black bean sauce?
Beef in black bean sauce contains 137 kcal per 100 g and about 548 kcal per serving (1 pack (400 g)).
How much sugar is in Beef in black bean sauce?
Beef in black bean sauce has 14.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Beef in black bean sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Beef in black bean sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Beef in black bean sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Beef, Eggs, Gluten, Sesame seeds, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of nuts, peanuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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