Ginger Nuts

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Ginger Nuts

Tower Gate · 300 g

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
450
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatHigh saturated fatHigh sugarModerate salt
Barcode
20018924
Category
Biscuits
Serving size
1 biscuit (10 g)
Sold in
France, United Kingdom

At a glance

Ginger Nuts (Tower Gate) is a product in the category “Biscuits”. It provides 450 kcal (1,905 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 1 biscuit (10 g) contains about 45 kcal, or 2% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. Its saturated fat content is close to the median of its category. It contains 27% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 2 additives: E450 - Diphosphates and E500 - Sodium carbonates. It is sold in France and United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (1 biscuit (10 g))
Energy 1,905 kJ / 450 kcal 23% 191 kJ / 45 kcal
Fat 15 g 21% 1.5 g
Saturated fat 7 g 35% 0.7 g
Carbohydrates 72 g 28% 7.2 g
Sugars 26 g 29% 2.6 g
Added sugars 2.6 g 0.26 g
Polyols 0.67 g 0.07 g
Starch 55 g 5.5 g
Fibre 3 g 12% 0.3 g
Protein 6 g 12% 0.6 g
Salt 0.7 g 12% 0.07 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg
Vitamin D 0.12 µg 0.01 µg
Vitamin E 0.93 mg 0.09 mg
Vitamin C 0.53 mg 0.05 mg
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0 µg
Calcium 26 mg 2.6 mg
Iron 2.3 mg 0.23 mg
Magnesium 70 mg 7 mg
Potassium 276 mg 28 mg
Zinc 1.8 mg 0.18 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0.65 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 6,363 products in the category “Biscuits”.

Energy -3%
This product: 450 kcal Category median: 465 kcal
Sugars +4%
This product: 26 g Category median: 25 g
Fat -21%
This product: 15 g Category median: 19 g
Saturated fat -3%
This product: 7 g Category median: 7.2 g
Salt +27%
This product: 0.7 g Category median: 0.6 g
Protein -10%
This product: 6 g Category median: 6.7 g
Fibre -9%
This product: 3 g Category median: 3.3 g

Ingredients

Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Palm Oil, Semolina (contains Wheat), Ground Ginger, Raising Agents: Sodium Carbonates, Diphosphates; Salt, Lemon Oil.

Allergens

Gluten

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Ginger Nuts?

Ginger Nuts contains 450 kcal per 100 g, which is about 45 kcal per serving of 1 biscuit (10 g).

Is Ginger Nuts vegan?

It is unclear: some ingredients of Ginger Nuts can be of plant or animal origin. Check the package or contact the manufacturer.

Does Ginger Nuts contain palm oil?

Yes, the ingredient list of Ginger Nuts includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.

Which additives does Ginger Nuts contain?

Ginger Nuts contains E450 - Diphosphates and E500 - Sodium carbonates.

Which allergens are in Ginger Nuts?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Ginger Nuts lists these allergens: Gluten. Always check the package.

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