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Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals are 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. They add vitamins, minerals and fibre to your day. Work out what a pack delivers, for any age, below.

Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (325g)
Energy131426
Fat6.3g20.5g
of which saturates2.9g9.4g
Carbohydrate8.6g27.9g
of which sugars0.8g2.6g
of which added sugars0g0g
Fibre0.9g2.9g
Protein9.3g30.2g
Salt0.6g1.9g

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 Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals by age

One pack (325g) provides about 426 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 (325g)% of that
Adult2250kcal426kcal
19%
Age 15 to 182433kcal426kcal
18%
Age 11 to 142033kcal426kcal
21%
Age 7 to 101750kcal426kcal
24%
Age 4 to 61550kcal426kcal
27%

Sugar in Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals

One pack (325g) contains about 2.6g 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 (325g)% 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 Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals: high, mostly saturated

Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals are naturally high in fat, with about 20.47g per portion, and most of it is saturated (9.42g). 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 (325g)% of that
Adult24g9.42g
39%
Age 15 to 1830g9.42g
31%
Age 11 to 1425g9.42g
38%
Age 7 to 1022g9.42g
43%
Age 4 to 618g9.42g
52%

Salt in Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals by age

Because charlie bigham's cottage pie meals are salted, a portion carries about 1.95g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn one pack (325g)% of that
Adult6g1.95g
32%
Age 15 to 186g1.95g
32%
Age 11 to 146g1.95g
32%
Age 7 to 105g1.95g
39%
Age 4 to 63g1.95g
65%

Protein in Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals by age

One pack (325g) provides about 30.2g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In one pack (325g)% of that
Adult50g30g
60%
Age 15 to 1855g30g
55%
Age 11 to 1442g30g
72%
Age 7 to 1028g30g
108%
Age 4 to 620g30g
151%

Are Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals processed?

Yes. Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals are 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.

Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in charlie bigham's cottage pie meals?

One pack (325g) has about 426 calories.

How many calories are in charlie bigham's cottage pie meals?

One pack (325g) has about 426 calories.

Are charlie bigham's cottage pie meals good for you?

Charlie Bigham's Cottage Pie Meals are convenient, but as an ultra-processed meal they are 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.