Ginger Nuts

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Ginger Nuts

Essential Waitrose

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
444
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatHigh saturated fatHigh sugarModerate salt
Barcode
5000169068830
Category
Biscuits
Serving size
9 g
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Ginger Nuts (Essential Waitrose) is a product in the category “Biscuits”. It provides 444 kcal (1,869 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 9 g contains about 40 kcal, or 2% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 14% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 40% 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 (9 g)
Energy 1,869 kJ / 444 kcal 22% 168 kJ / 40 kcal
Fat 13 g 19% 1.2 g
Saturated fat 6.2 g 31% 0.56 g
Carbohydrates 74 g 28% 6.7 g
Sugars 26 g 28% 2.3 g
Added sugars 27 g 2.4 g
Polyols 6.8 g 0.61 g
Starch 31 g 2.8 g
Fibre 2.1 g 8% 0.19 g
Protein 5.7 g 11% 0.51 g
Salt 0.77 g 13% 0.07 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg
Vitamin D 0.07 µg < 0.01 µg
Vitamin E 2.1 mg 0.19 mg
Vitamin C 1.2 mg 0.11 mg
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0 µg
Calcium 16 mg 1.5 mg
Iron 1.2 mg 0.11 mg
Magnesium 41 mg 3.7 mg
Potassium 165 mg 15 mg
Zinc 1.1 mg 0.1 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 2.5 %

*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 -5%
This product: 444 kcal Category median: 465 kcal
Sugars +2%
This product: 25.5 g Category median: 25 g
Fat -29%
This product: 13.4 g Category median: 19 g
Saturated fat -14%
This product: 6.2 g Category median: 7.2 g
Salt +40%
This product: 0.8 g Category median: 0.6 g
Protein -15%
This product: 5.7 g Category median: 6.7 g
Fibre -36%
This product: 2.1 g Category median: 3.3 g

Ingredients

Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, palm oil (certified Sustainable), wheat semolina, ginger (1.0%), raising agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, disodium diphosphate), salt, lemon oil.

Allergens

Gluten

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Ginger Nuts?

Ginger Nuts contains 444 kcal per 100 g, which is about 40 kcal per serving of 9 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, E450i - Disodium diphosphate, E500 - Sodium carbonates, and E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate.

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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