Pastry, shortcrust, retail, cooked

Retail shortcrust pastry is a flour-based pastry made with fat. The figures here describe it after cooking and are calculated from uncooked pastry to account for water lost during cooking. It mainly provides carbohydrate and fat. Per 100g, it contains 48g of carbohydrate and 38g of fat, including 14g of saturated fat, with an energy content of 2281 kJ.

Carbohydrate and fat provide energy, while fat also helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. The energy and saturated fat content are relevant for people monitoring these in their diet. The pastry also contains salt, which contributes to total dietary salt intake. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.