Membrillo Paste

by Waitrose 120 in Fruit pastes Barcode 5000169492031
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Membrillo Paste by Waitrose provides 284 kcal per 100 g, with 63.8 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Fruit pastes category and comes in a 120 pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.5 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
63.8 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 284 kcal 305 −7%
Total fat 0.5 g 0.9 −41%
Saturated fat 0 g 0.4 −100%
Carbohydrates 70.4 g 72.7
Total sugars 63.8 g 62.9
Added sugars 32 g 24.1 +33%
Protein 0.5 g 0.8 −36%
Salt 0 g 0.5 −100%

Category average across 581 Fruit pastes products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other fruit pastes

Calories lower 21%
Sugars lower 32%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 62%

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

Ingredients

Quince (52%), sugar, gelling agent (pectin), lemon juice from concentrate

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian

Additives 1

E440 - Pectins
Emulsifier

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
120
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169492031

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Membrillo Paste?

Membrillo Paste contains 284 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Membrillo Paste?

Membrillo Paste has 63.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Membrillo Paste 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.

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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