Why is Steak Pie classified as a processed (NOVA 3) product and what specific additives does it contain?

The pie includes processed ingredients such as cooked beef, cured bacon, added salt and preservatives, and it lists four food additives: sodium nitrite (E250), sodium nitrate (E251), potassium nitrate (E252) and ascorbic acid (E301), which together place it in NOVA group 3.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this steak pie affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With only 2.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the pie is below the average sugar content for similar products and is unlikely to cause a rapid blood‑glucose rise, but the 0.88 g of salt per 100 g is moderate; individuals managing hypertension should watch portion size to keep sodium intake in check.

Is the wheat flour in this steak pie a concern for individuals with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes. The wheat flour provides gluten, which can trigger reactions in people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, so the product is not suitable for a gluten‑free diet.

M&S Food, M&S Gastropub, Marks & Spencer • 500g

Steak Pie

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Steak Pie is a 500 g ready‑to‑eat meat pie classified under Composite foods and Pizza pies & quiches. It delivers 16.4 g of fat, 8.5 g of saturated fat, 0.88 g of salt, 2.1 g of sugars, 12.5 g of protein and 1.2 g of fiber per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA group of 3. While it offers a solid protein content, the high saturated fat, moderate salt and the presence of additives E250, E251, E252 and E301, together with allergens such as celery, eggs, gluten and milk, are notable drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal269 kcal

Fat16.4 g

Saturated Fat8.5 g

Carbohydrates17.3 g

Sugars2.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average meat pies, this steak pie contains more fat (16.4 g vs 11.36 g) and saturated fat (8.5 g vs 4.89 g), less sugar (2.1 g vs 4.14 g), lower salt (0.88 g vs 2.24 g), fewer carbohydrates (17.3 g vs 28.98 g), higher protein (12.5 g vs 10.76 g) and slightly higher calories (269 kcal vs 260.98 kcal).

Ingredients

Cooked British Beef (31%), _Wheatflour_, Water, Unsalted Butter (_Milk_) (11%), Onions (6%), Mushrooms, Smoked Bacon (4%) (British Pork (86%), Water, Curing Salt (Salt, Preservative (Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Nitrate, Potassium Nitrate)), Sugar, Antioxidant (E301)), Cornflour, Beef Dripping, Carrot Purée, _Celery_, Pasteurised _Egg_, Black Treacle, White Wine Vinegar, Salt, Yeast Extract, Garlic Purée, Thyme, Rapeseed Oil, Cracked Black Pepper.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.