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Waitrose Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder - Date and spice sauce
Waitrose Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder - Date and spice sauce by Waitrose provides 218 kcal per 100 g, with 6.7 g of sugars and 23.8 g of protein. That is 136% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pork shoulders category. Contains: gluten, mustard, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 218 kcal | 197 +11% |
| Total fat | 10.5 g | 11.3 −7% |
| Saturated fat | 4.3 g | 4.2 |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g | 3.3 +103% |
| Total sugars | 6.7 g | 2.8 +136% |
| Added sugars | 7.2 g | 4.7 +52% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g | 0.2 −26% |
| Protein | 23.8 g | 20.5 +16% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 1.7 −32% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 21 Pork shoulders products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other pork shoulders
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Pork shoulder (81%), water, brown sugar, molasses, dates (2%), salt, black pepper, red chilli, glucose, red bell pepper powder, garlic powder, cornflour, onion powder, dried green bell peppers, dried red bell peppers, dried parsley, spirit vinegar, mustard seeds, rapeseed oil, star anise, cinnamon, fennel seed, soya beans, clove, wheat flourPork shoulder (81%), water, brown sugar, molasses, dates (2%), salt, black pepper, red chilli, glucose, red bell pepper powder, garlic powder, cornflour, onion powder, dried green bell peppers, dried red bell peppers, dried parsley, spirit vinegar, mustard seeds, rapeseed oil, star anise, cinnamon, fennel seed, soya beans, clove, wheat flour ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. NUTRITION TYPICAL VALUES AS PREPARED Energy kJ Energy kcal Fat
- Allergens
- GlutenMustardSoybeans
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169386460
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Waitrose Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder - Date and spice sauce?
Waitrose Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder - Date and spice sauce contains 218 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Waitrose Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder - Date and spice sauce?
Waitrose Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder - Date and spice sauce has 6.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Waitrose Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder - Date and spice sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Waitrose Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder - Date and spice sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Waitrose Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder - Date and spice sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Mustard, Soybeans. 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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