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Red Leicester

Calories, Nutri-Score, processing level, additives, ingredients and shopper prices for this T.S. Chilled Foods Ltd product.

Nutri-Score D NOVA 3

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Red Leicester by T.S. Chilled Foods Ltd

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Red Leicester

by T.S. Chilled Foods Ltd 145g in Cheeses Barcode 2025248001495
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Red Leicester by T.S. Chilled Foods Ltd provides 340 kcal per 100 g, with 0.3 g of sugars and 21.8 g of protein. That is 87% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Cheeses category and comes in a 145g pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
27.4 g · High
Saturated fat
18.2 g · High
Sugars
0.3 g · Low
Salt
1.3 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 340 kcal 323 +5%
Total fat 27.4 g 25.6 +7%
Saturated fat 18.2 g 17.4 +5%
Carbohydrates 0.6 g 4.6 −88%
Total sugars 0.3 g 2 −87%
Added sugars 0 g 0.3 −100%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0.2 −100%
Protein 21.8 g 21.4
Salt 1.3 g 1.7 −25%

Category average across 20903 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other cheeses

Calories lower 50%
Sugars higher 49%
Salt lower 30%
Saturated fat higher 38%
Protein top 49%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

RED LEICESTER

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Product details

Quantity
145g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
2025248001495

Prices reported by shoppers

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Red Leicester?

Red Leicester contains 340 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Red Leicester?

Red Leicester has 0.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Red Leicester healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Red Leicester vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does 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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