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At a glance
Ginger nuts (MC vities) is a product in the category “Biscuits”. It provides 461 kcal (1,940 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 1 biscuit (11 g) contains about 51 kcal, or 3% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 16% more sugar than the median product in its category. Its saturated fat content is close to the median of its category. It contains 68% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 4 additives: E450 - Diphosphates, E450i - Disodium diphosphate, E500 - Sodium carbonates, and E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate. It is sold in United Kingdom.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (1 biscuit (11 g)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,940 kJ / 461 kcal | 23% | 213 kJ / 51 kcal |
| Fat | 17 g | 24% | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.8 g | 39% | 0.86 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71 g | 27% | 7.8 g |
| Sugars | 29 g | 32% | 3.2 g |
| Added sugars | 27 g | 2.9 g | |
| Fibre | 2.3 g | 9% | 0.25 g |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | 0.64 g |
| Salt | 0.93 g | 15% | 0.1 g |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 0 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 6,363 products in the category “Biscuits”.
Ingredients
Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Molasses, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Disodium Diphosphate), Ground Ginger, Salt, Natural Lemon and Ginger Flavouring. For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.
Allergens
No allergens declared on the label.
Additives
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ginger nuts?
Ginger nuts contains 461 kcal per 100 g, which is about 51 kcal per serving of 1 biscuit (11 g).
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, E450i - Disodium diphosphate, E500 - Sodium carbonates, and E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate.
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