British beef mince by Sainsbury's

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British beef mince

by Sainsbury's 500g in Ground beef steaks Barcode 00194822
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unprocessed or minimally processed
Green-Score
f
Environmental impact estimate

British beef mince by Sainsbury's provides 169 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 31 g of protein. That is 92% 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 steaks category and comes in a 500g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
4.7 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.1 g · Moderate
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
0.2 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 169 kcal 198 −14%
Total fat 4.7 g 13.1 −64%
Saturated fat 2.1 g 5.5 −62%
Carbohydrates 0.5 g 0.5 −9%
Total sugars 0.5 g 0.3 +92%
Added sugars 0 g 0.1 −100%
Dietary fiber 0.5 g 0.2 +210%
Protein 31 g 19.7 +58%
Salt 0.2 g 0.4 −44%

Category average across 279 Ground beef steaks products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other ground beef steaks

Calories lower 19%
Sugars higher 28%
Salt higher 25%
Saturated fat lower 12%
Protein top 3%
Fiber top 23%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

British beef mince (5% fat)

May contain palm oilMaybe veganMaybe vegetarian

Product details

Quantity
500g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
00194822

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in British beef mince?

British beef mince contains 169 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in British beef mince?

British beef mince has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is British 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.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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