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Chicken jambalaya
Chicken jambalaya by Sainsbury's provides 100 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g of sugars and 6.2 g of protein. That is 52% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Microwave meals category. Contains: celery, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 400g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal | 400 kcal | 139 −28% | |
| Total fat | 1.9 g | 7.6 g | 10% | 5.7 −67% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 1.6 g | 8% | 2.1 −81% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.7 g | 50.8 g | 18% | 14.2 −11% |
| Total sugars | 3.5 g | 14 g | 2.3 +52% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 13.2 g | 47% | 1.7 +96% |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 24.8 g | 50% | 6.9 −10% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 1.8 g | 0.8 −43% |
*% 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
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Ingredients
Tomato, Chargrilled Marinated Chicken Breast 7% Chicken Breast Rapeseed Oil, Low Fat Yogurt (Cows Milk) Cornflour, Paprika, Ginger Purée, Garlic Purée, Chilli Powder Green Chilli Purée, Fenugreek, Coriander Cumin, Cinnamon Ginger Powder, Black Pepper Clove, Nutmeg Cardamom, Bay Leaf Onion, Long Grain Rice, Red Pepper, Green Pepper Water Carrot Tomato Paste, Celery, Spring Onion, Smoked Pancetta Pork Belly Salt Dextrose, Sugar Antioxidant Sodium Ascorbate Preservatives 14g 4.0g 2.1g Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite, Black Pepper White Pepper Mace Coriander, Cinnamon, Juniper Berry, Garlic Powder, Rapeseed Oil, Garlic Parsley, White Wine Vinegar, Salt, Jalapeño Pepper Smoked Paprika, Honey Coriander Leaf, Chicken Extract, Sugar Red Chilli, Rice Flour Tomato Powder, Rice Vinegar, Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder Yeast Extract, Dried Green Pepper Thyme, Plum Purée, Leek, Bay Leaf Oregano, Cornflour, Dried Red Chilli, Celery Seed, Smoke Flavouring Sunflower Oil, Colour: Paprika Extract, White Pepper, Black Pepper
- Allergens
- CeleryMilk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 400g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 9100000018230040002790
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken jambalaya?
Chicken jambalaya contains 100 kcal per 100 g and about 400 kcal per serving (400g).
How much sugar is in Chicken jambalaya?
Chicken jambalaya has 3.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chicken jambalaya healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (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 jambalaya vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Chicken jambalaya contain?
According to the label data it contains: Celery, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 13, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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