Mexican inspired chicken & grains salad

by Tesco 265 g in Prepared salads Barcode 5057753935542
Very good nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Mexican inspired chicken & grains salad by Tesco provides 98 kcal per 100 g, with 3.1 g of sugars and 6.8 g of protein. That is 14% less 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 Prepared salads category and comes in a 265 g pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, mustard.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.3 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.4 g · Low
Sugars
3.1 g · Low
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 98 kcal 152 −35%
Total fat 2.3 g 9.9 −77%
Saturated fat 0.4 g 1.8 −77%
Carbohydrates 11.5 g 10.2 +13%
Total sugars 3.1 g 3.6 −14%
Added sugars 0.6 g 1.8 −70%
Dietary fiber 2.3 g 2.1 +8%
Protein 6.8 g 4.9 +38%
Salt 0.4 g 0.9 −57%

Category average across 1768 Prepared salads products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other prepared salads

Calories lower 22%
Sugars higher 45%
Salt lower 18%
Saturated fat lower 17%
Protein top 24%
Fiber top 31%

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

Ingredients

Cooked Couscous [Water, Durum Wheat Semolina], Fajita Spiced Chicken (15%) [Chicken Breast, Corn Starch, Garlic Powder, Salt, Sugar, Oregano, Onion Powder, Paprika, Tomato Powder, Cumin, Parsley, Chilli, Paprika Extract, Black Pepper, Thyme, Sunflower Oil, Turmeric], Avocado Dressing (11%) [Yogurt (Milk), Avocado, Water, Rapeseed Oil, White Wine Vinegar, Cornflour, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Parsley, Pasteurised Egg Yolk, Sugar, Garlic Purée, Black Pepper, Antioxidants (Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid), Mustard Flour, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Onion Powder], Black Turtle Beans, Sweetcorn, Pickled Red Onion [Red Onion, Cider Vinegar, White Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Water, Salt], Cooked Bulgur Wheat [Water, Bulgur Wheat], Cooked Red Quinoa [Water, Red Quinoa], Apollo Lettuce, Lollo Rosso, Romaine Lettuce, Chipotle Dressing [Tomato, Water, Onion, Red Chilli Purée, Tomato Paste, Muscovado Sugar, Molasses, Rapeseed Oil, Chilli Powder, Garlic Purée, Salt, Chipotle Chilli, Smoked Paprika, Acidity Regulator (Acetic Acid), Chilli, Stabiliser (Guar Gum), Colours (Plain Caramel, Paprika Extract)], Parsley, Salt.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkMustard

Additives 7

E260 - Acetic acid
Preservative
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Quantity
265 g
Labels & certifications
source of fibreSource of proteinsHigh proteins
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5057753935542

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mexican inspired chicken & grains salad?

Mexican inspired chicken & grains salad contains 98 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Mexican inspired chicken & grains salad?

Mexican inspired chicken & grains salad has 3.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Mexican inspired chicken & grains salad 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 Mexican inspired chicken & grains salad vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Mexican inspired chicken & grains salad 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 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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