Cottage Pie
Cottage Pie by Sainsbury's taste the difference provides 132 kcal per 100 g, with 1 g of sugars and 7.5 g of protein. That is 59% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meat pies category. Contains: celery, gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 kcal | 132 kcal | 256 −48% | |
| Total fat | 5.9 g | 5.9 g | 8% | 14.2 −58% |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 3.3 g | 16% | 6.7 −51% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.8 g | 11.8 g | 4% | 21.9 −46% |
| Total sugars | 1 g | 1 g | 2.4 −59% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.1 −97% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 0.8 g | 3% | 1.5 −46% |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 7.5 g | 15% | 9.1 −18% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.7 g | 0.9 −22% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 95 Meat pies products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other meat pies
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Potato (44%), British Beef (28%), Onion, Red Wine (4%), Carrot, Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese (Cows' _Milk_) (2%), _Celery_, Breadcrumb (Fortified British _Wheat_ Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Palm Oil, Salt, Yeast), Water, Fortified British _Wheat_ Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Worcester Sauce (Water, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Tamarind Extract, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Clove, Chilli), Cornflour, Double Cream (Cows' _Milk_), Tomato Purée, Beef Juices, Rapeseed Oil, Butter (Cows' _Milk_), Salt, Thyme, Colour: Plain Caramel; Yeast Extract, Black Pepper, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, White Pepper.
- Allergens
- CeleryGlutenMilk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 portion (100 g)
- Labels & certifications
- Contains palm oil
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01742831
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cottage Pie?
Cottage Pie contains 132 kcal per 100 g and about 132 kcal per serving (1 portion (100 g)).
How much sugar is in Cottage Pie?
Cottage Pie has 1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cottage Pie healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 Cottage Pie vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cottage Pie contain?
According to the label data it contains: Celery, Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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