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At a glance
avena (McVities) is a product in the category “Biscuits”. It provides 480 kcal (1,966 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 1 piece (15 g) contains about 72 kcal, or 4% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 11% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. Its salt content is close to the median of its category. Its ingredient list contains 1 additive: E500 - Sodium carbonates. It is sold in Italy and United Kingdom.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (1 piece (15 g)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,966 kJ / 480 kcal | 24% | 295 kJ / 72 kcal |
| Fat | 21 g | 30% | 3.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 8 g | 40% | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g | 24% | 9.3 g |
| Sugars | 23 g | 26% | 3.5 g |
| Added sugars | 32 g | 4.8 g | |
| Polyols | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Starch | 33 g | 4.9 g | |
| Fibre | 6.1 g | 24% | 0.91 g |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | 1.3 g |
| Salt | 0.55 g | 9% | 0.08 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Alcohol | 0 % vol | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E | 1.4 mg | 0.21 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 6.9 mg | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 0.38 mg | |
| Magnesium | 93 mg | 14 mg | |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 35 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.1 mg | 0.31 mg | |
| 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
fiocchi d'avena senza glutine (42 %), zucchero, farina integrale di avena senza glutine (17 %), olio di palma, sciroppo di zucchero invertito, agente lievitante (carbonati di sodio), sale.
Allergens
No allergens declared on the label.
May contain traces of
Additives
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in avena?
avena contains 480 kcal per 100 g, which is about 72 kcal per serving of 1 piece (15 g).
Is avena vegan?
It is unclear: some ingredients of avena can be of plant or animal origin. Check the package or contact the manufacturer.
Does avena contain palm oil?
Yes, the ingredient list of avena includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.
Which additives does avena contain?
avena contains E500 - Sodium carbonates.
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