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Cheese & Red Onion Sandwich
Cheese & Red Onion Sandwich by Sainsbury's provides 281 kcal per 100 g, with 1.8 g of sugars and 10.9 g of protein. That is 32% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Club sandwiches category and comes in a 163 g pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 sandwich (162.9 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 281 kcal | 458 kcal | 252 +11% | |
| Total fat | 14.9 g | 24.3 g | 31% | 12.5 +20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.6 g | 9.1 g | 45% | 2.6 +115% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.8 g | 40.4 g | 15% | 24 |
| Total sugars | 1.8 g | 2.9 g | 2.7 −32% | |
| Added sugars | 0.5 g | 0.8 g | 2% | 2.2 −77% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 3.3 g | 12% | 2.8 −28% |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 17.8 g | 36% | 9.9 +10% |
| Salt | 1 g | 1.5 g | 1.3 −26% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 375 Club sandwiches products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other club sandwiches
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Oatmeal Bread (Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Oatmeal, Wheat Bran, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Emulsifiers: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Malted Barley Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid; Wheat Flour, Wheat Starch), Mayonnaise (Water, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Spirit Vinegar, Pasteurised Free Range Egg Yolk, Sugar, White Wine Vinegar, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Salt, Mustard Seeds), Medium Mature Cheddar Cheese (12%) (Cows' Milk), Red Leicester Cheese (12%) (Cow's Milk, Colour: Annatto Norbixin), Red Onion (3.5%).
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkMustard
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 163 g
- Serving size
- 1 sandwich (162.9 g)
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianFSCFSC Mix
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01320121
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheese & Red Onion Sandwich?
Cheese & Red Onion Sandwich contains 281 kcal per 100 g and about 458 kcal per serving (1 sandwich (162.9 g)).
How much sugar is in Cheese & Red Onion Sandwich?
Cheese & Red Onion Sandwich has 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheese & Red Onion Sandwich healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Cheese & Red Onion Sandwich vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cheese & Red Onion Sandwich contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Mustard. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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