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Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac
Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac by Waitrose provides 386 kcal per 100 g, with 36.7 g of sugars and 4.1 g of protein. That is 13% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Shelf-stable sweet pies category and comes in a 6 pack. Contains: gluten, milk, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 mince pie (66 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 386 kcal | 255 kcal | 423 −9% | |
| Total fat | 14.4 g | 9.5 g | 12% | 18.7 −23% |
| Saturated fat | 11.4 g | 7.5 g | 38% | 8.5 +33% |
| Carbohydrates | 59.2 g | 39.1 g | 14% | 58.1 |
| Total sugars | 36.7 g | 24.2 g | 32.5 +13% | |
| Added sugars | 18 g | 11.9 g | 24% | 30.2 −40% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 1.7 g | 6% | 1.9 +39% |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 2.7 g | 5% | 4.9 −16% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.6 −67% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 37 Shelf-stable sweet pies products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other shelf-stable sweet pies
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, mixed vine fruits (15%) (sultanas, raisins, currants), apple purée, butter (milk), beurre noisette (6%) (butter oil (milk), water, skimmed milk powder, dried buttermilk), rice flour, glucose syrup, Cognac (2%), brandy, glacé Amarena cherries (cherries, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, acidity regulator (citric acid), colour (anthocyanins), preservative (potassium sorbate)), almonds, vegetable suet (palm oil (certified sustainable), rice flour, sunflower oil), dried apricots (apricots, rice flour), skimmed milk powder, cornflour, dextrose, mixed spices, candied mixed peel (orange peel, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, lemon peel, acidity regulator (citric acid)), acidity regulator (acetic acid), concentrated lemon juice, salt, raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate), treacle (cane molasses, invert sugar syrup), sunflower oil, gelling agent (pectin), caramelised sugar, cloves, shea oil, lemon oil, flavouring
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkNuts
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 6
- Serving size
- 1 mince pie (66 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169632093
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Recipe & label changes
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September 27, 2026
- Calories: 401.52 → 386.36
- Fat: 16.06 → 14.39
- Protein: 3.64 → 4.09
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac?
Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac contains 386 kcal per 100 g and about 255 kcal per serving (1 mince pie (66 g)).
How much sugar is in Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac?
Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac has 36.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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