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Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala Pie nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala 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.
Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala Pie nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala Pie nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (250g)
Energy
260
650
Fat
15.1g
37.8g
of which saturates
6.1g
15.2g
Carbohydrate
24.9g
62.2g
of which sugars
3.2g
8g
of which added sugars
1.2g
3g
Fibre
3.5g
8.8g
Protein
4.8g
12g
Salt
0.45g
1.1g
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 Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala Pie by age
One pack (250g) provides about 650 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 (250g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
650kcal
29%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
650kcal
27%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
650kcal
32%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
650kcal
37%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
650kcal
42%
Sugar in Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala Pie
One pack (250g) contains about 8.0g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 3.0g 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 (250g)
% of that
Adult
30g
3g
10%
Age 15 to 18
30g
3g
10%
Age 11 to 14
30g
3g
10%
Age 7 to 10
24g
3g
12%
Age 4 to 6
19g
3g
16%
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 Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala Pie: high, mostly saturated
Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala Pie is naturally high in fat, with about 37.75g per portion, and most of it is saturated (15.25g). 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 group
Max saturated fat
In one pack (250g)
% of that
Adult
24g
15g
64%
Age 15 to 18
30g
15g
51%
Age 11 to 14
25g
15g
61%
Age 7 to 10
22g
15g
69%
Age 4 to 6
18g
15g
85%
Salt in Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala Pie by age
Because higgidy roasted chickpea masala 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 group
Max salt
In one pack (250g)
% of that
Adult
6g
1.12g
19%
Age 15 to 18
6g
1.12g
19%
Age 11 to 14
6g
1.12g
19%
Age 7 to 10
5g
1.12g
22%
Age 4 to 6
3g
1.12g
37%
Protein in Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala Pie by age
One pack (250g) provides about 12.0g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one pack (250g)
% of that
Adult
50g
12g
24%
Age 15 to 18
55g
12g
22%
Age 11 to 14
42g
12g
29%
Age 7 to 10
28g
12g
43%
Age 4 to 6
20g
12g
60%
Is Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala Pie processed?
Yes. Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala 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.
Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala Pie nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in higgidy roasted chickpea masala pie?
One pack (250g) has about 650 calories.
How many calories are in higgidy roasted chickpea masala pie?
One pack (250g) has about 650 calories.
Is higgidy roasted chickpea masala pie good for you?
Higgidy Roasted Chickpea Masala 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.
