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Chicken chow mein
Chicken chow mein by Sainsbury's provides 89 kcal per 100 g, with 1.5 g of sugars and 6.5 g of protein. That is 37% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Microwave meals category. Contains: 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 | 89 kcal | 354 kcal | 139 −36% | |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 11.6 g | 15% | 5.7 −49% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 2.1 −82% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.6 g | 34.3 g | 12% | 14.2 −40% |
| Total sugars | 1.5 g | 5.8 g | 2.3 −37% | |
| Added sugars | 0.5 g | 1.9 g | 4% | 0.8 −41% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 4.6 g | 16% | 1.7 −32% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 25.9 g | 52% | 6.9 −6% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 2.2 g | 0.8 −31% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1988 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
Cooked Noodles and Vegetable Mix (Red Pepper, Wheat Noodles (Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Salt, Turmeric, Paprika), Carrot, Beansprout, Water, Shiitake Mushroom, Savoy Cabbage, Spring Greens, Rapeseed Oil, Sesame Oil), Cooked Marinated Chicken (18%) (Chicken Breast, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Ginger Purée, Sugar, Garlic Purée, Sesame Oil, Red Chilli, Fermented Soya Bean, Wheat, Salt, Rice Wine), Water, Onion, Rice Wine, Garlic Purée, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Ginger Purée, Sugar, Salt, Fermented Soya Bean, Wheat, Colour: Plain Caramel; Sesame Oil, Yeast Extract, Black Soya Beans, Mushroom Concentrate, Cane Molasses, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Onion Concentrate, Spirit Vinegar, White Pepper, Lemon Peel.
- Allergens
- GlutenSesame seedsSoybeans
Additives 1
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
- 01235005
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken chow mein?
Chicken chow mein contains 89 kcal per 100 g and about 354 kcal per serving (1 Pack (400 g)).
How much sugar is in Chicken chow mein?
Chicken chow mein has 1.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chicken chow mein healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 Chicken chow mein vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Chicken chow mein contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Sesame seeds, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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