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Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Beef in Black Bean Sauce by Waitrose provides 102 kcal per 100 g, with 3.7 g of sugars and 9.1 g of protein. That is 61% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Microwave meals category. Contains: beef, gluten, sesame seeds, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.5 pack (175 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 178 kcal | 139 −27% | |
| Total fat | 4.6 g | 8 g | 10% | 5.7 −20% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.4 g | 9.4 g | 3% | 14.2 −62% |
| Total sugars | 3.7 g | 6.5 g | 2.3 +61% | |
| Added sugars | 3.1 g | 5.4 g | 11% | 0.8 +287% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 2.2 g | 8% | 1.7 −25% |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 16 g | 32% | 6.9 +32% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 1.5 g | 0.8 +9% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1990 Microwave meals products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other microwave meals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Beef (34%), onion, water, red pepper, water chestnut, garlic purée, fermented black soya bean, ginger purée, sugar, rice wine, rapeseed oil, cornflour, salt, concentrated pineapple juice, toasted sesame seed oil, red chilli, yeast extract, chicken extract, flavouring, fermented soya bean, wheat, cane molasses, rice vinegar, wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin) AIL
- Allergens
- BeefGlutenSesame seedsSoybeans
Product details
- Serving size
- 0.5 pack (175 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5063210080892
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Beef in Black Bean Sauce?
Beef in Black Bean Sauce contains 102 kcal per 100 g and about 178 kcal per serving (0.5 pack (175 g)).
How much sugar is in Beef in Black Bean Sauce?
Beef in Black Bean Sauce has 3.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Beef in Black Bean Sauce healthy?
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, Gluten, Sesame seeds, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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