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British Red Leicester
British Red Leicester by Tesco provides 404 kcal per 100 g, with 0.4 g of sugars and 25.2 g of protein. That is 80% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E. It is listed in the Red Leicester category and comes in a 250 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 slice (25 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 404 kcal | 101 kcal | 407 | |
| Total fat | 33.6 g | 8.4 g | 11% | 33.9 |
| Saturated fat | 21.2 g | 5.3 g | 27% | 21.2 |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 1.6 −75% |
| Total sugars | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0.2 +80% | |
| Protein | 25.2 g | 6.3 g | 13% | 24.5 |
| Salt | 4.2 g | 1.1 g | 1.7 +141% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 45 Red Leicester products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other red leicester
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Product details
- Quantity
- 250 g
- Serving size
- 1 slice (25 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000128589437
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in British Red Leicester?
British Red Leicester contains 404 kcal per 100 g and about 101 kcal per serving (1 slice (25 g)).
How much sugar is in British Red Leicester?
British Red Leicester has 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is British Red Leicester healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst). 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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