Red Leicester Slices

by Sainsbury's 240g in Cheeses from the United Kingdom Barcode 01222593
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Red Leicester Slices by Sainsbury's provides 403 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 25 g of protein. That is 86% 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 Cheeses from the United Kingdom category and comes in a 240g pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
33.6 g · High
Saturated fat
21.1 g · High
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
1.7 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 Slice (24 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 403 kcal 97 kcal 380 +6%
Total fat 33.6 g 8.1 g 10% 29.4 +14%
Saturated fat 21.1 g 5.1 g 26% 18.8 +12%
Carbohydrates 0.5 g 0.1 g 0% 7.7 −94%
Total sugars 0.5 g 0.1 g 3.6 −86%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 2 −100%
Protein 25 g 6 g 12% 20 +25%
Salt 1.7 g 0.4 g 3.1 −46%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 40 Cheeses from the United Kingdom products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other cheeses from the united kingdom

Calories lower 50%
Sugars lower 44%
Salt lower 43%
Saturated fat higher 46%
Protein top 24%

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

Ingredients

Red Leicester cheese, annatto norbixin

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 2

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

Product details

Quantity
240g
Serving size
1 Slice (24 g)
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
01222593

Prices reported by shoppers

Loading prices…

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Red Leicester Slices?

Red Leicester Slices contains 403 kcal per 100 g and about 97 kcal per serving (1 Slice (24 g)).

How much sugar is in Red Leicester Slices?

Red Leicester Slices has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Red Leicester Slices 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 Red Leicester Slices vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Red Leicester Slices contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

Reviews

No reviews yet. Tried Red Leicester Slices? Be the first to share how it tastes.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are moderated. See our Privacy Policy.

Compare & rankings

Healthier alternatives

Best in category →

Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.

More cheeses from the united kingdom

View all →

More from Sainsbury's

View all →