Pastry Shells & Fillings: Nutrition Facts and Calories
Pastry Shells & Fillings includes a variety of products used to create desserts like pies, tarts, and puddings. This category features items such as pre-made pie crusts, tart shells, and mixes for puddings and pie fillings. These products offer convenience for home baking. When selecting items from this category, reviewing the Nutrition Facts label is helpful. Pay attention to the amount of added sugars; the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest limiting added sugars. Also, check the saturated fat content; the Dietary Guidelines recommend keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of your daily calories. Sodium is another factor to consider, with the FDA's Daily Value set at 2,300 milligrams. For pastry shells, looking for whole grains early in the ingredient list can indicate a product with more fiber. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.