Organic red leicester by Asda

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Organic red leicester

by Asda in Red Leicester Barcode 5063089009499
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
c
Environmental impact estimate

Organic red leicester by Asda provides 433 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 24 g of protein. That is 126% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Red Leicester category. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
37 g · High
Saturated fat
24 g · High
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
1.9 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 433 kcal 407 +6%
Total fat 37 g 33.9 +9%
Saturated fat 24 g 21.2 +13%
Carbohydrates 1.8 g 1.6 +14%
Total sugars 0.5 g 0.2 +126%
Added sugars 0 g 0
Dietary fiber 1 g 0.2 +355%
Protein 24 g 24.5
Salt 1.9 g 1.7 +9%

Category average across 45 Red Leicester products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other red leicester

Calories higher 2%
Sugars higher 24%
Salt higher 10%
Saturated fat higher 2%
Protein top 77%
Fiber top 13%

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

Ingredients

Organic Red Leicester Cheese [Leicester Cheese (Pasteurised Milk), Colour (Annatto Norbixin")]. *Permitted non-organic ingredient. Contains non-organic salt. Allergy Advice! for allergens, see ingredients in bold. Packaged in a protective atmosphere

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
Milk

Additives 2

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

Product details

Labels & certifications
OrganicSoil Association Organic
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5063089009499

Prices reported by shoppers

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Organic red leicester?

Organic red leicester contains 433 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Organic red leicester?

Organic red leicester has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Organic red leicester 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.

Is Organic red leicester vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Organic red leicester contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. 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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