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Lentil and potato pie, homemade

Homemade lentil and potato pie is a cooked dish made with lentils and potatoes, providing mainly carbohydrate and some protein. These figures are based on a recipe from dietary survey records. Per 100g, it provides 469 kJ of energy, 19g of carbohydrate, 5.3g of protein and 0.78g of salt.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake. In homemade pies, the amount of salt and fat can vary with the ingredients and quantities used. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are given in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

111 kcal

Energy

469 kJ

Fat

2.2g

of which saturates

0.4g

Carbohydrate

19g

of which sugars

1.4g

Protein

5.3g

Salt

0.78g

Water

70g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin D

0.2µg

Vitamin C

3mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.17mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.04mg

Niacin (B3)

0.6mg

Vitamin B6

0.29mg

Vitamin B12

Trace

Folate

27µg

Calcium

16mg

Iron

1.8mg

Magnesium

24mg

Phosphorus

79mg

Potassium

302mg

Sodium

312mg

Zinc

0.8mg

Copper

0.18mg

Selenium

11µg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe from dietary survey records). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published