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Sweet and Sour Chicken
Chicken breast pieces with vegetables in a sweet and sour sauce
Sweet and Sour Chicken by Tesco provides 89 kcal per 100 g, with 8.6 g of sugars and 9.2 g of protein. That is 238% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meals with chicken category and comes in a 392 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 192 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | 171 kcal | 145 −39% | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1.9 g | 2% | 5.9 −83% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.4 g | 2% | 1.8 −89% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5 g | 20.2 g | 7% | 13.4 −21% |
| Total sugars | 8.6 g | 16.5 g | 2.5 +238% | |
| Added sugars | 5.6 g | 10.7 g | 21% | 1.2 +375% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | 3% | 1.5 −74% |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 17.7 g | 35% | 9.1 |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 1 g | 1 −52% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2045 Meals with chicken products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other meals with chicken
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Chicken Breast 29%, Tomato Puree, Rice Vinegar, Sugar, Water, Onion, Water Chestnut, Green Pepper, Red Pepper, Pineapple 2.5%, Modified Maize Starch, Pineapple Juice, Ginger Puree, Garlic Puree, Salt, Onion Powder, Rapeseed Oil, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Maize Starch, Yeast Extract, White Pepper, Colour (Paprika Extract), Chilli Powder
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 392 g
- Serving size
- 192 g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5057753938284
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sweet and Sour Chicken?
Sweet and Sour Chicken contains 89 kcal per 100 g and about 171 kcal per serving (192 g).
How much sugar is in Sweet and Sour Chicken?
Sweet and Sour Chicken has 8.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Sweet and Sour Chicken healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 Sweet and Sour Chicken vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
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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