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At a glance
Ginger Nuts (Tesco) is a product in the category “Biscuits”. It provides 440 kcal (1,857 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 1 biscuit (10 g) contains about 44 kcal, or 2% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 17% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 41% 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 France and United Kingdom.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (1 biscuit (10 g)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,857 kJ / 440 kcal | 22% | 186 kJ / 44 kcal |
| Fat | 13 g | 19% | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 6 g | 30% | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 74 g | 28% | 7.4 g |
| Sugars | 26 g | 29% | 2.6 g |
| Added sugars | 2.6 g | 0.26 g | |
| Polyols | 0.67 g | 0.07 g | |
| Starch | 56 g | 5.6 g | |
| Fibre | 2 g | 8% | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 6 g | 12% | 0.6 g |
| Salt | 0.78 g | 13% | 0.08 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 | 0.94 mg | 0.09 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.54 mg | 0.05 mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2.7 mg | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 0.23 mg | |
| Magnesium | 71 mg | 7.1 mg | |
| Potassium | 280 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”.
Ingredients
wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, thiamin, niacin), sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, palm oil, semolina (wheat), ginger powder, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate), salt, lemon oil,
Allergens
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ginger Nuts?
Ginger Nuts contains 440 kcal per 100 g, which is about 44 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, 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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