Pie Crust, Cookie-type, Chocolate, Ready Crust
Whole food · Baked Products
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This is a pre-made, cookie-style chocolate pie crust, offering a deep, cocoa-rich flavor with a satisfying, crumbly, and slightly sandy texture. It provides a sweet, chocolatey foundation for pies and desserts, with a notable 26g of sugar per 100g contributing to its indulgent character.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 53% carbs · 42% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its effortless convenience and the deep, satisfying chocolate taste that instantly elevates a simple no-bake pie. It's a beloved shortcut for home bakers, allowing them to create impressive desserts like chocolate silk or cream pies in minutes.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (over 26g per 100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, making it less ideal for those monitoring their glucose. To mitigate this, pair a slice with a source of protein (like a dollop of Greek yogurt) or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts) to slow sugar absorption. It also contains common allergens like wheat and soy.
Key benefits
- Provides a convenient, no-bake base for quick dessert assembly
- Delivers a rich chocolate flavor without needing to melt chocolate
- Offers a firm, crumbly texture that holds creamy or fluffy fillings well
- Contains some dietary fiber (2.7g per 100g)
- Serves as a versatile canvas for a wide variety of sweet fillings
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'Ready Crust' brand was a pioneer in the 1950s, popularizing the idea of a pre-formed, store-bought pie shell and fundamentally changing home baking convenience.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 5.0 g |
| Energy | 484 kcal |
| Energy | 2025 kj |
| Protein | 6.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 22.4 g |
| Ash | 2.0 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 64.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g |
| Sucrose | 19.5 g |
| Glucose | 0.00 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 34.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 32.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 4.3 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 40.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 120 mg |
| Potassium, K | 187 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 503 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.1 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.77 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.8 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.5 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.34 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 mg |
| Niacin | 3.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.17 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, total | 72.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 50.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 22.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 108 ug |
| Choline, total | 16.4 mg |
| Betaine | 21.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 12.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.17 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 11.8 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 3.5 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 18.2 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 64.1 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.60 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 8.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 100 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.6 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.9 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.09 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.09 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 14.5 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 14.4 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.08 g |
| Threonine | 0.20 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.23 g |
| Leucine | 0.38 g |
| Lysine | 0.24 g |
| Methionine | 0.07 g |
| Cystine | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.28 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.16 g |
| Valine | 0.32 g |
| Arginine | 0.29 g |
| Histidine | 0.11 g |
| Alanine | 0.24 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.45 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.3 g |
| Glycine | 0.24 g |
| Proline | 0.42 g |
| Serine | 0.26 g |
FAQ
Is this crust baked or unbaked?
It is a pre-baked, ready-to-use crust. You simply add your filling and chill, making it perfect for no-bake desserts.
Can I use this for a baked pie?
It is designed for no-bake applications. Baking it further may dry it out excessively or cause it to become too hard, as it's already fully baked.
How should I store an opened package?
Once opened, keep the crust in its original packaging, sealed tightly, and store it in a cool, dry place like a pantry. For longer storage, you can freeze it.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.84 kcal/g · 5% calories from protein · 2.7 g fiber · 26.3 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 2.69 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.