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Lighter mature cheese

Calories, Nutri-Score, processing level, additives, ingredients and shopper prices for this Sainsbury's product.

Nutri-Score D

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Lighter mature cheese by Sainsbury's

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Lighter mature cheese

by Sainsbury's 400g in Cow cheeses Barcode 01714753
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Lighter mature cheese by Sainsbury's provides 314 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 27.9 g of protein. That is 48% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D. It is listed in the Cow cheeses category and comes in a 400g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
22.1 g · High
Saturated fat
13.1 g · High
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
1.8 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 314 kcal 328
Total fat 22.1 g 26.1 −15%
Saturated fat 13.1 g 17.3 −24%
Carbohydrates 0.8 g 1.6 −49%
Total sugars 0.5 g 1 −48%
Protein 27.9 g 21.8 +28%
Salt 1.8 g 1.8

Category average across 1058 Cow cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other cow cheeses

Calories lower 32%
Sugars lower 38%
Salt higher 43%
Saturated fat lower 15%
Protein top 10%

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

Product details

Quantity
400g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
01714753

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lighter mature cheese?

Lighter mature cheese contains 314 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Lighter mature cheese?

Lighter mature cheese has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Lighter mature cheese healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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