Cornish Pasty vs Cheese & Onion Pasty
Overall, Cornish Pasty has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 2 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cornish Pasty | Cheese & Onion Pasty |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 264 kcal | 273 kcal |
| Fat | 15.7 g | 14.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g | 7.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | — |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 7.4 g |
| Additives | 0 | 6 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Mustard | Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Cornish Pasty has 31% less salt (1 g vs 1.5 g).
- Cheese & Onion Pasty has 11% more protein (7.4 g vs 6.6 g).
- Cornish Pasty is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Cornish Pasty lists: Eggs.
- Only Cheese & Onion Pasty lists: Soybeans.
Ingredients
Cornish Pasty
Potato, Wheat Flour (Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), British Beef (15%), Vegetable Oil (Palm, Rapeseed, Sunflower), Onion, Swede, Beef Fat, Salt, Egg, Cornflour, Milk, Pepper, Dried Onion, Sugar, Mustard, Dried Leeks, Coriander, Turmeric. Allergy Advice:
Cheese & Onion Pasty
WHEAT Flour (Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Folic Acid, Thiamin), Potato, Onion (18%), Pastry Margarine (Vegetable Oil - Rspo Palm & Rapeseed, Water, Salt, Emulsifier E471, Colour E160b/E100), Cheddar CHEESE (8%) [MILK), Red Leicester CHEESE (5%) [MILK), Vegetable Oil: Palm, Rapeseed, Salt, Glaze (Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Cornflour, Pea Protein, Starch), MUSTARD Powder, Plum Sauce (Sugar, Salted Plums (Plums, Salt), Water, Rice Vinegar, Modified Cornish Starch, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrates), Ginger, Chilli Peppers, Stabilser: Xanthan Gum (SOYBEANS, WHEAT)), Black Pepper, White Pepper
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cornish Pasty or Cheese & Onion Pasty?
Overall, Cornish Pasty has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Cornish Pasty has fewer calories: 264 kcal versus 273 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cheese & Onion Pasty has less sugar: 1.8 g versus 1.8 g per 100 g.