Does Pillsbury Pie Crust Have Lard? Yes vs Marie Callender's

Yes: Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts list lard and hydrogenated lard, with BHA and BHT, as the second ingredient, while Marie Callender's Deep Dish Pastry Pie Shells use soybean oil and hydrogenated soybean oil and name neither BHA nor BHT. The formats differ too: Pillsbury is refrigerated roll-out dough, and Marie Callender's is frozen pre-formed shells. Per 1/8 crust, Pillsbury lists 2.5 g saturated fat and 130 mg sodium, and Marie Callender's lists 3.5 g and 50 mg.

Key takeaways

• Pillsbury's ingredient statement names BHA and BHT. Marie Callender's list names neither, and it contains no lard.
• Per 1/8 crust, Pillsbury lists 2.5 g saturated fat (12% DV) and 130 mg sodium (6% DV). Marie Callender's lists 3.5 g (18% DV) and 50 mg (2% DV).
• FDA launched a re-assessment of BHA on February 10, 2026, and said it expects to assess BHT after that.
• Refrigerated roll-out dough and frozen pre-formed deep-dish shells are different formats, so per-serving numbers do not compare the same product like for like.

Which Pie Crust Lists BHA and BHT on Its Label?

Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts list BHA and BHT in the ingredient statement, and Marie Callender's Deep Dish Pastry Pie Shells list neither. The Pillsbury wording reads, in part, 'Lard and Hydrogenated Lard with BHA and BHT Added to Protect Flavor,' so both preservatives are listed alongside the fat.

Marie Callender's SmartLabel ingredient list, which matches the list on Open Food Facts for the same UPC, contains enriched wheat flour, soybean oil, water, hydrogenated soybean oil, dextrose, salt, and a dough conditioner, sodium metabisulfite. Neither list includes BHA or BHT.

FDA describes BHA as a preservative used to prevent spoilage of fats and oils. Neither label states the amount of BHA, BHT, or sodium metabisulfite in the crust, so this comparison can only report whether each ingredient is named.

Is Lard or Soybean Oil the Main Fat in Each Pie Crust?

Lard is the second ingredient in Pillsbury's list, and soybean oil is the second ingredient in Marie Callender's. Ingredient order signals relative amounts only, and neither label gives the exact share of fat in the crust.

Does Pillsbury pie crust have lard?

Yes. The ingredient statement lists lard and hydrogenated lard. The page does not state the animal source beyond the word lard, so pork origin is not disclosed.

Is Pillsbury pie crust vegan?

Vegan status is not disclosed on the product page. Readers who need a vegan product should check the package and ingredient statement for themselves.

Does Pillsbury pie crust have dairy?

The allergen statement reads 'CONTAINS WHEAT INGREDIENTS.' Milk or dairy status is not disclosed beyond the ingredient list, so readers with milk allergies should check the package in hand, since online text may differ from packaging.

What are the ingredients in Marie Callender's pie crust?

The SmartLabel lists enriched wheat flour, soybean oil, water, hydrogenated soybean oil, dextrose, salt, and dough conditioner (sodium metabisulfite). The allergen statement reads 'Contains Wheat.'

How Much Saturated Fat Is in Pillsbury vs Marie Callender's Pie Crust per Serving?

Per 1/8 crust, Pillsbury lists 2.5 g saturated fat (12% DV), and Marie Callender's lists 3.5 g (18% DV). FDA's Daily Value for saturated fat is 20 g.

Total fat per serving is 6 g for Pillsbury and 8 g for Marie Callender's. The Pillsbury package is 14.1 oz with two crusts and 16 servings. The Marie Callender's package is 16 oz (454 g) with two shells and 16 servings of 28 g each. The gram weight of Pillsbury's 1/8 crust serving is not disclosed, so a per-gram fat comparison is not possible.

Neither label states what percentage of calories its serving provides, so the saturated fat figures above cannot be translated into a share of daily calories.

How Much Sodium Is in Pillsbury vs Marie Callender's Pie Crust per Serving?

Per 1/8 crust, Pillsbury lists 130 mg sodium (6% DV), and Marie Callender's lists 50 mg (2% DV). FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg.

FDA describes 5% DV or less of sodium per serving as low and 20% DV or more as high. Pillsbury's sodium is listed at 6% DV per 1/8 crust, and Marie Callender's is listed at 2% DV per 1/8 crust.

The labels do not break out how much sodium comes from each ingredient. Pillsbury's label places salt and sodium propionate after the wording 'Contains 2% or less of.' Marie Callender's lists salt and sodium metabisulfite. For background on sulfite compounds, see Are Sulfites Safe? Wine, Dried Fruit, Asthma, and Labels.

Is BHA or BHT Safe in Pie Crust? What FDA's BHA Review Says

FDA is re-assessing BHA, and that review has not reached a safety verdict yet. FDA launched the comprehensive re-assessment on February 10, 2026, and said that once it is complete it expects to run a similar assessment of BHT.

FDA listed BHA as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in 1958 and approved it as a food additive in 1961. For more on BHT specifically, see Is BHT (E321) Safe? Uses, Limits, FDA Review, and Labels.

Neither label discloses how much BHA, BHT or sodium metabisulfite the crust contains. People with a wheat allergy should note that both products contain wheat.

Do Pillsbury and Marie Callender's Pie Crusts Differ in Format and Preservatives?

Yes. Pillsbury sells refrigerated roll-out dough, while Marie Callender's sells frozen, pre-formed deep-dish shells, so the products are used differently even though both are wheat-based crusts.

• Pillsbury: a 14.1 oz package of two crusts with 16 servings. The ingredient statement lists sodium propionate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, plus BHA and BHT in the lard line (Pillsbury product page).
• Pillsbury also lists citric acid and annatto extract (for color).
• Marie Callender's: a 16 oz (454 g) package with two deep-dish pastry shells. The product page says a reusable baker's pie pan is included and that the item is 'Made without artificial flavors or preservatives.'
• Marie Callender's SmartLabel information was updated 25-Apr-2025.

The brand classifies sodium metabisulfite as a dough conditioner on its ingredient list, and its product page makes the no-preservatives statement. Whether sodium metabisulfite counts as a preservative is not stated by the brand, so the two descriptions are presented here side by side.

Side-by-Side Table: Pillsbury vs Marie Callender's Pie Crust Labels

The table compares both labels per 1/8 crust as packaged. The gram weight of Pillsbury's serving is not disclosed.

Label item	Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts	Marie Callender's Deep Dish Pastry Pie Shells
Format	Refrigerated roll-out dough	Frozen pre-formed deep-dish shells
Package	14.1 oz, two crusts	16 oz (454 g), two shells
Serving	1/8 crust, 16 servings (gram weight not disclosed)	1/8 crust (28 g), 16 servings
Calories	100	130
Total fat	6 g (8% DV)	8 g (10% DV)
Saturated fat	2.5 g (12% DV)	3.5 g (18% DV)
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	5 mg (1% DV)	0 mg (0% DV)
Sodium	130 mg (6% DV)	50 mg (2% DV)
Total carbohydrate	12 g (4% DV)	13 g (5% DV)
Dietary fiber	0 g	0 g
Total sugars	0 g	Less than 1 g
Added sugars	0 g (0% DV)	0 g (0% DV)
Protein	1 g	2 g
Iron	0.7 mg (4% DV)	1.2 mg (6% DV)
Fat source in ingredient list	Lard and hydrogenated lard	Soybean oil and hydrogenated soybean oil
BHA / BHT	Listed / Listed	Not listed / Not listed
Sodium-containing additives named	Sodium propionate	Sodium metabisulfite
Potassium sorbate	Listed	Not listed
Allergen statement	Contains wheat	Contains wheat

Vitamin D, calcium, and potassium are listed as 0 on both labels.

How Can Shoppers Spot BHA, BHT, Lard, and Soybean Oil on a Pie Crust Label?

The ingredient statement is the place to find each fat and preservative, and the Nutrition Facts panel shows saturated fat and sodium per serving. FDA's guide to reading the label explains how these parts fit together.

• Check the ingredient statement for 'lard,' 'hydrogenated lard,' 'soybean oil,' and 'hydrogenated soybean oil.'
• Search the same statement for 'BHA,' 'BHT,' 'sodium propionate,' 'potassium sorbate,' and 'sodium metabisulfite.'
• Confirm the serving size and servings per container before comparing numbers.
• Compare saturated fat and sodium in grams or milligrams and %DV, using FDA's Daily Values of 20 g and 2,300 mg.
• Read the allergen statement, which names wheat for both products here.
• Check front-of-pack claims such as 'Made without artificial flavors or preservatives' against the ingredient list.
• Compare the package in hand with online pages, since web text and packaging may carry different details.