Calories in Shepherd's pie
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Shepherd's pie contains 123 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (200 g) provides about 246 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from fat, with 29% from carbohydrates and 25% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 137 kcal per 100 g across 233 foods.
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 15% of the Daily Value for zinc and 12% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 123 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 27 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 264 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 1.9 g | |
| Protein C | 7.6 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 79 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.9 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.076 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.18 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.69 µg | 29% |
| Choline C | 30.7 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 26 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.93 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 87 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 250 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.7 mg | 15% |
| Copper C | 0.055 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 6.2 µg | 11% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 25%
- Carbohydrates 29%
- Fat 46%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.6 gbelow the median for meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber1.5 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars1.9 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat6.3 gbelow the median for meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium264 mgin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water76.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.48 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.028 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.047 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.055 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.28 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.68 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.058 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 581 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,280 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 156 µg |
| Retinol C | 22 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 203 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 76.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 12 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef curry | 113 | 7.6 g | 6.5 g | 6.6 g |
| Stew, lamb | 117 | 8.2 g | 6.3 g | 6.4 g |
| Pork and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; no potatoes, tomato-based sauce | 118 | 7.8 g | 6.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Beef with vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; no potatoes, mushroom sauce | 121 | 7.9 g | 7 g | 7.2 g |
| Chicken or turkey and potatoes with gravy | 122 | 7.5 g | 9 g | 6.4 g |
| Oysters Rockefeller | 134 | 7.6 g | 9.4 g | 7.5 g |
| Beef stroganoff with noodles | 129 | 7.8 g | 9 g | 6.8 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables | 105 | 7.1 g | 7.3 g | 5.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in shepherd's pie?
100 g of shepherd's pie has 123 kcal. 1 cup (200 g): about 246 kcal. 1 cubic inch (10 g): about 12 kcal. 1 slice, any size (210 g): about 258 kcal.
How much protein is in shepherd's pie?
Shepherd's pie contains 7.6 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.3 g in 1 cup (200 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is below the median (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in shepherd's pie?
Shepherd's pie has 8.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 1.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in shepherd's pie?
Shepherd's pie contains 6.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does shepherd's pie contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (29% DV), zinc (15% DV), Niacin (B3) (12% DV), selenium (11% DV) and Vitamin B6 (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in shepherd's pie?
100 g contains 264 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706594. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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