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Pie Crust

Pie Crust is the baked pastry shell commonly used as the base for sweet and savory pies in many cuisines, prized for its flaky, buttery texture and crisp edges. It is relatively energy-dense at 445kcal per 100 g and is typically made from refined flour and fat (butter, shortening, or lard), which gives it that rich mouthfeel. Nutritionally, it provides modest protein but is low in fiber and micronutrient variety compared with whole-grain or vegetable-based bases. In practical terms, Pie Crust is a tasty but calorie-rich vehicle for fillings — swapping to whole-grain, layered phyllo, or nut-based crusts can increase fiber, reduce saturated fat, or add micronutrients and healthier fats while preserving a similar culinary function.

Vegetarian · Processed · ~1.30€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

445 kcal

22% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

6.5 g

13% RDI

Fat

29 g

11g sat fat

Carbs

44 g

16% RDI

Sugar

2.1 g

4% RDI

Fiber

1.3 g

4% RDI

Salt

0.7 g

14% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D · 4.4 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Pie Crust healthy?

Pie Crust is rated D on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Pie Crust?

Pie Crust is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.02What are the macros in Pie Crust?

100g of Pie Crust contains 445 kcal, 6.5g protein, 43.7g carbohydrates, 28.6g fat, and 1.3g fiber.

Q.04Is Pie Crust vegetarian?

Yes, Pie Crust is vegetarian but not vegan.

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