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Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie is a ready meal, a complete dish cooked and packaged to reheat at home. Alongside the main ingredients it typically carries added salt, fat and other components of convenience food, which places it in NOVA group 4. The numbers below show what the pack delivers; it is a handy option, though the same dish cooked at home usually has less salt and saturated fat. It adds vitamins, minerals and fibre to your day. Work out what a pack delivers, for any age, below.

Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (375g)
Energy86322
Fat3g11.2g
of which saturates1.4g5.2g
Carbohydrate9.5g35.6g
of which sugars0.8g3g
of which added sugars0g0g
Fibre1.6g6g
Protein4.5g16.9g
Salt0.3g1.1g

Calories, saturated fat and salt, by age

For a whole ready meal the numbers that matter most are calories, saturated fat and salt. The tables below set each against age-appropriate guidance.

Calories in Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie by age

One pack (375g) provides about 322 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.

Age groupTypical daily caloriesIn one pack (375g)% of that
Adult2250kcal322kcal
14%
Age 15 to 182433kcal322kcal
13%
Age 11 to 142033kcal322kcal
16%
Age 7 to 101750kcal322kcal
18%
Age 4 to 61550kcal322kcal
21%

Sugar in Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie

One pack (375g) contains about 3.0g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 0.0g of it is added in cooking, with the rest coming naturally from ingredients such as vegetables, tomato or dairy. Added (free) sugar is the part that counts toward the daily limit the NHS sets, shown by age below.

Age groupDaily free sugar limitIn one pack (375g)% of that
Adult30g0g
0%
Age 15 to 1830g0g
0%
Age 11 to 1430g0g
0%
Age 7 to 1024g0g
0%
Age 4 to 619g0g
0%
Estimated figure. UK labels declare total sugars only, not added sugars, so the added amount here is estimated from the total by subtracting the sugar typically found naturally in a dish of this type. Treat it as a guide, not a label value.

Fat in Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie: high, mostly saturated

Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie is naturally high in fat, with about 11.25g per portion, and most of it is saturated (5.25g). There is 0g of added fat, but the table shows how the saturated fat compares with the daily maximum, so it is best enjoyed in smaller amounts.

Age groupMax saturated fatIn one pack (375g)% of that
Adult24g5.25g
22%
Age 15 to 1830g5.25g
18%
Age 11 to 1425g5.25g
21%
Age 7 to 1022g5.25g
24%
Age 4 to 618g5.25g
29%

Salt in Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie by age

Because bisto classic shepherd's pie is salted, a portion carries about 1.12g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn one pack (375g)% of that
Adult6g1.12g
19%
Age 15 to 186g1.12g
19%
Age 11 to 146g1.12g
19%
Age 7 to 105g1.12g
22%
Age 4 to 63g1.12g
37%

Protein in Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie by age

One pack (375g) provides about 16.9g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In one pack (375g)% of that
Adult50g17g
34%
Age 15 to 1855g17g
31%
Age 11 to 1442g17g
40%
Age 7 to 1028g17g
60%
Age 4 to 620g17g
84%

Is Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie processed?

Yes. Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie is an ultra-processed food (NOVA group 4). Ready meals are formulated with added salt, fats, starches and additives to survive packaging and reheating. As an occasional convenience that is fine, but cooking the same dish at home usually means less salt and saturated fat and no additives.

Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in bisto classic shepherd's pie?

One pack (375g) has about 322 calories.

How many calories are in bisto classic shepherd's pie?

One pack (375g) has about 322 calories.

Is bisto classic shepherd's pie good for you?

Bisto Classic Shepherd's Pie is convenient, but as an ultra-processed meal it is often high in salt and saturated fat, so best balanced with fresher meals across the week.

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Nutrition data from McCance and Widdowson and UK FoodData Central, per 100g raw edible portion; values are reference figures and can vary by variety and ripeness. Reference intakes: EU NRVs for labelling and UK RNIs (SACN) for age-based needs. For guidance only.