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Charlie Bigham's Shepherd's Pie Meals nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Charlie Bigham's Shepherd's 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 Shepherd's Pie Meals nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Charlie Bigham's Shepherd's Pie Meals nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (325g)
Energy
128
416
Fat
5.8g
18.8g
of which saturates
2.6g
8.5g
Carbohydrate
9.6g
31.2g
of which sugars
1.6g
5.2g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
0g
0g
Protein
8g
26g
Salt
0.52g
1.7g
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 Shepherd's Pie Meals by age
One pack (325g) provides about 416 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.
Age group
Typical daily calories
In one pack (325g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
416kcal
18%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
416kcal
17%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
416kcal
20%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
416kcal
24%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
416kcal
27%
Sugar in Charlie Bigham's Shepherd's Pie Meals
One pack (325g) contains about 5.2g 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 group
Daily free sugar limit
In one pack (325g)
% of that
Adult
30g
0g
0%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0g
0%
Age 11 to 14
30g
0g
0%
Age 7 to 10
24g
0g
0%
Age 4 to 6
19g
0g
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 Shepherd's Pie Meals: high, mostly saturated
Charlie Bigham's Shepherd's Pie Meals are naturally high in fat, with about 18.85g per portion, and most of it is saturated (8.45g). 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 group
Max saturated fat
In one pack (325g)
% of that
Adult
24g
8.45g
35%
Age 15 to 18
30g
8.45g
28%
Age 11 to 14
25g
8.45g
34%
Age 7 to 10
22g
8.45g
38%
Age 4 to 6
18g
8.45g
47%
Salt in Charlie Bigham's Shepherd's Pie Meals by age
Because charlie bigham's shepherd's pie meals are salted, a portion carries about 1.69g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Age group
Max salt
In one pack (325g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.69g
28%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.69g
28%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.69g
28%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.69g
34%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.69g
56%
Protein in Charlie Bigham's Shepherd's Pie Meals by age
One pack (325g) provides about 26.0g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (325g)
% of that
Adult
50g
26g
52%
Age 15 to 18
55g
26g
47%
Age 11 to 14
42g
26g
62%
Age 7 to 10
28g
26g
93%
Age 4 to 6
20g
26g
130%
Are Charlie Bigham's Shepherd's Pie Meals processed?
Yes. Charlie Bigham's Shepherd's 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 Shepherd's Pie Meals nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in charlie bigham's shepherd's pie meals?
One pack (325g) has about 416 calories.
How many calories are in charlie bigham's shepherd's pie meals?
One pack (325g) has about 416 calories.
Are charlie bigham's shepherd's pie meals good for you?
Charlie Bigham's Shepherd's 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.
