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Pigs in blankets
Pork cocktail sausages wrapped in a smoked streaky bacon
Pigs in blankets by Tesco provides 285 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 15.4 g of protein. That is 49% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Saucisses cocktail category and comes in a 240g pack. Contains: gluten, pork, metabisulphite.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 32g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 285 kcal | 91 kcal | 248 +15% | |
| Total fat | 21 g | 6.7 g | 9% | 20.8 |
| Saturated fat | 7.7 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 7.3 +5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.2 g | 2.6 g | 1% | 3.2 +156% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 1 −49% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.9 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 0.3 g | 1% | 0.6 +77% |
| Protein | 15.4 g | 4.9 g | 10% | 12.1 +27% |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 0.7 g | 2.1 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 201 Saucisses cocktail products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other saucisses cocktail
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Pork 67%, Water, Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Pork Rind, Pork Fat, Salt, Stabilisers (Tetrasodium Diphosphate, Disodium Diphosphate), Ginger, Mace, Nutmeg, White Pepper, Preservatives (Sodium _Metabisulphite_, Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite), Yeast Extract, Flavouring, Antioxidants (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate).
- Allergens
- GlutenPorkMetabisulphite
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 240g
- Serving size
- 32g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5057373817051
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pigs in blankets?
Pigs in blankets contains 285 kcal per 100 g and about 91 kcal per serving (32g).
How much sugar is in Pigs in blankets?
Pigs in blankets has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pigs in blankets healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Pigs in blankets vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Pigs in blankets contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Pork, Metabisulphite. 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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