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Cottage Pie - taste the difference
Cottage Pie - taste the difference by Sainsbury's provides 120 kcal per 100 g, with 1.1 g of sugars and 7.7 g of protein. That is 41% 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 Beef cottage 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 (400 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | 480 kcal | 137 −12% | |
| Total fat | 5.6 g | 22.4 g | 29% | 7 −20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 11.2 g | 56% | 3.2 −12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.2 g | 36.8 g | 13% | 11 −17% |
| Total sugars | 1.1 g | 4.4 g | 1.9 −41% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 4 g | 14% | 1.4 −28% |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 30.8 g | 62% | 6.7 +15% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 3 g | 0.9 −15% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 338 Beef cottage pies products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other beef cottage pies
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Potato (43%), British Beef (28%), Carrot, Onion, Water, Red Wine (3.5%), Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese (2%) (Cows' Milk), Breadcrumb (Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Palm Oil, Salt, Yeast), Cornflour, Beef Stock (Water, Yeast Extract, Beef Fat, Beef Juices, Salt, Tomato Concentrate, Carrot Juice from Concentrate, Tomato Purée, Onion, Carrot, Black Pepper), Celery, Double Cream (Cows' Milk), Butter (Cows' Milk), Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Salt, Worcester Sauce (Water, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Tamarind Extract, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Clove, Chilli), Yeast Extract, Thyme, Tomato Purée, Colour: Plain Caramel; Black Pepper, 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 (400 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01150841
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cottage Pie - taste the difference?
Cottage Pie - taste the difference contains 120 kcal per 100 g and about 480 kcal per serving (1 portion (400 g)).
How much sugar is in Cottage Pie - taste the difference?
Cottage Pie - taste the difference has 1.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cottage Pie - taste the difference 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 - taste the difference vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cottage Pie - taste the difference 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 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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