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Roast chicken
Roast chicken by Sainsbury's provides 163 kcal per 100 g, with 0.6 g of sugars and 27 g of protein. That is 43% 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 Cooked chicken category and comes in a 1 pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 163 kcal | 163 kcal | 181 −10% | |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 5.8 g | 7% | 9.2 −37% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 1.6 g | 8% | 2.3 −31% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g | 0.7 g | 0% | 6.2 −89% |
| Total sugars | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 1 −43% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1% | 0.7 −73% |
| Protein | 27 g | 27 g | 54% | 18.3 +47% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.8 g | 1.3 −42% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 459 Cooked chicken products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cooked chicken
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
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Product details
- Quantity
- 1
- Serving size
- 1 portion (100 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00294591
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Roast chicken?
Roast chicken contains 163 kcal per 100 g and about 163 kcal per serving (1 portion (100 g)).
How much sugar is in Roast chicken?
Roast chicken has 0.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Roast chicken 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 Roast chicken vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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