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Penguin
- Barcode
5000168210360- Category
- Candy chocolate bars
- Serving size
- 24.6g
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
At a glance
Penguin (McVitie's) is a product in the category “Candy chocolate bars”. It provides 520 kcal (2,177 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 24.6g contains about 128 kcal, or 6% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 15% less sugar than the median product in its category. Its saturated fat content is close to the median of its category. It contains 30% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 7 additives: E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E476 - Polyglycerol polyricinoleate, E500 - Sodium carbonates, E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate, and E503 - Ammonium carbonates. It is sold in France and United Kingdom.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (24.6g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2,177 kJ / 520 kcal | 26% | 536 kJ / 128 kcal |
| Fat | 27 g | 39% | 6.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 15 g | 76% | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 63 g | 24% | 15 g |
| Sugars | 41 g | 45% | 10 g |
| Added sugars | 44 g | 11 g | |
| Fibre | 2.5 g | 10% | 0.62 g |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | 1.3 g |
| Salt | 0.19 g | 3% | 0.05 g |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 0 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 1,026 products in the category “Candy chocolate bars”.
Ingredients
Milk Chocolate Flavour Coating (29%) [Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Shea), Cocoa Mass, Dried Skimmed Milk, Dried Whey (Milk), Butter Oil (Milk), Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouring], Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Palm Oil, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Natural Flavouring, Salt.
Allergens
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Penguin?
Penguin contains 520 kcal per 100 g, which is about 128 kcal per serving of 24.6g.
Is Penguin vegan?
No. The ingredient list of Penguin contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.
Does Penguin contain palm oil?
Yes, the ingredient list of Penguin includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.
Which additives does Penguin contain?
Penguin contains E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E476 - Polyglycerol polyricinoleate, E500 - Sodium carbonates, E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate, E503 - Ammonium carbonates, and E503ii - Ammonium hydrogen carbonate.
Which allergens are in Penguin?
According to Open Food Facts, the label of Penguin lists these allergens: Milk. Always check the package.
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