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Slow cooked chicken shawarma
Slow cooked chicken shawarma by Sainsbury's provides 154 kcal per 100 g, with 1.3 g of sugars and 19.2 g of protein. That is 444% more 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 Chicken thighs category and comes in a 480g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 pack
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 154 kcal | 187 −17% |
| Total fat | 7 g | 12.3 −43% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 3.4 −38% |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g | 0.7 +356% |
| Total sugars | 1.3 g | 0.2 +444% |
| Added sugars | 2.2 g | 0.5 +323% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 0.2 +298% |
| Protein | 19.2 g | 18.2 +5% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.7 −26% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1317 Chicken thighs products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other chicken thighs
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
British Chicken Thighs (78%), Tzatziki Style Sauce (18%) (Greek Style Yoghurt (Cows' Milk), Water, Gherkins (Gherkins, Water, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Salt), Spirit Vinegar, Rapeseed Oil, Garlic Purée, Cornflour, Mint, Red Wine Vinegar, Lemon Juice, Stabiliser: Xanthan Gum; Black Pepper), Sugar, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Salt, Cornflour, Black Pepper, Onion Powder, Coriander, Black Onion Seed, Cayenne Pepper, Ginger Powder, Cloves, Cinnamon, Lemon Juice Powder, Stabiliser: Guar Gum; Nutmeg, Acid: Citric Acid; Chilli Flakes, Star Anise, Parsley, Mint, Bay Leaf, Olive Oil, Lemon Oil, Pimento Extract, Coriander Extract.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 480g
- Serving size
- 1/2 pack
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00455213
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Slow cooked chicken shawarma?
Slow cooked chicken shawarma contains 154 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Slow cooked chicken shawarma?
Slow cooked chicken shawarma has 1.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Slow cooked chicken shawarma 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 Slow cooked chicken shawarma vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Slow cooked chicken shawarma 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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