Cottage Pie vs Mashed Potatoes
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cottage Pie | Mashed Potatoes |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | — |
| Calories | 147 kcal | 101 kcal |
| Fat | 9.1 g | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | — |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Additives | 10 | 0 |
| Allergens | None listed | Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Mashed Potatoes has 31% fewer calories (101 kcal vs 147 kcal).
- Mashed Potatoes has 67% less fat (3 g vs 9.1 g).
- Mashed Potatoes has 57% less saturated fat (1 g vs 2.4 g).
- Cottage Pie has 61% more protein (6.5 g vs 2.5 g).
- Cottage Pie has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Mashed Potatoes lists: Milk.
Ingredients
Cottage Pie
BEEF COTTAGE PIE [GROUND BEEF, PEAS, CARROTS, ONIONS, TOMATO PASTE [TOMATO PULP, CITRIC ACID), GARLIC, VEGETABLE OIL [CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL], ITALIAN SEASONING BLEND [OREGANO, MARJORAM, THYME, BASIL, ROSEMARY, SAGE), CORN STARCH, SALT, PAPRIKA [PAPRIKA AND LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE TO PREVENT CAKING], BEEF BROTH [BEEF STOCK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUGAR, BEEF FAT, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT AND STABILIZER, XANTHAN GUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE), DRIED BAY LEAF, BLACK PEPPER], MASHED POTATOES [POTATO, CULINARY CRÈME WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (HIGH OLEIC CANOLA AND/OR HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER), RICE SYRUP, WHOLE BROWN RICE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: MALTODEXTRIN, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, PEA PROTEIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, TAPIOCA STARCH, CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, RICE EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM], VEGETABLE OIL [CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), SALT, WHITE PEPPER].
Mashed Potatoes
Poteter (82%), lettmelk, solsikkeolje, smørolje (melk), glukosesirup, melkeprotein, salt, hvit pepper.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cottage Pie or Mashed Potatoes?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. 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?
Mashed Potatoes has fewer calories: 101 kcal versus 147 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cottage Pie has less sugar: 1.5 g versus 1.5 g per 100 g.