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ginger nuts — Calories, Nutrition & Ingredients

250g UPC 5000168006338 Biscuits Updated 16 Oct 2026

ginger nuts
Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0
Calories
461per serving
Protein
2.3 gper 100 g
Carbs
71.3 gper 100 g
Fat
16.5 gper 100 g

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Per serving (100 g): 461 calories. Per 100 g: 461 calories, 2.3 g protein, 16.5 g fat.

Label highlights: Fat: medium Saturates: high Sugars: high Salt: medium HFSS

Red means high in the UK front-of-pack traffic-light system. These colours are our calculation from the declared values, not a label on the pack. In this product:

  • Saturates: 7.80 g per 100 g (red above 5 g)
  • Sugars: 28.90 g per 100 g (red above 22.50 g)
Calculated from the nutrition data on file; check the package label. How the traffic-light colours work »

Nutrition

Portion size: 100 g

Typical valuesPer 100 gPer portion (%RI*)
Energy 1929 kJ / 461 kcal 1929 kJ / 461 kcal (23%)
Fat 16.5 g 16.5 g (24%)
of which saturates 7.8 g 7.8 g (39%)
Carbohydrate 71.3 g 71.3 g (27%)
of which sugars 28.9 g 28.9 g (32%)
Fibre 3.9 g 3.9 g
Protein 2.3 g 2.3 g (5%)
Salt 0.93 g 0.93 g (15%)

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal)

Calculated from Open Food Facts per-100 g data for the stated serving; values may differ slightly from the package label because of rounding.

Per 100 g and custom amounts

Nutrition per amount

461 calories in 100 g
Protein2.3 g
Carbohydrates71.3 g
Sugars28.9 g
Added sugars26.5 g
Fibre3.9 g
Fat16.5 g
Saturated fat7.8 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium370 mg
Calcium16.7 mg
Potassium170 mg
Iron1.4 mg
Vitamin A0 mcg
Vitamin C0.1 mg
Vitamin D0.1 mcg

Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · Photo: Open Food Facts contributors (CC BY-SA)

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Ingredients

Calcium, Disodium diphosphate, Ginger Flavouring, Ginger powder, Glucose-fructose syrup, Iron, Molasses, Natural Lemon, Niacin Thiamin, Palm oil, Raising agent, Salt, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Wheat flour

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in ginger nuts?

Per 100 g of ginger nuts there are 461 calories.

How much protein is in ginger nuts?

Per 100 g of ginger nuts there are 2.3 g protein.

How many carbohydrates are in ginger nuts?

Per 100 g of ginger nuts there are 71.3 g carbohydrates. Of which 28.9 g sugars.

How much sugar is in ginger nuts?

Per 100 g of ginger nuts there are 28.9 g sugars.

How much sodium (salt) is in ginger nuts?

Per 100 g of ginger nuts there are 370.0 mg sodium. UK guidance is for adults to eat no more than 6 g of salt (about 2,400 mg of sodium) a day.

How much fibre is in ginger nuts?

Per 100 g of ginger nuts there are 3.882 g fibre. Fibre is important for digestive health.

What are the main ingredients in ginger nuts?

The main ingredients in ginger nuts are: Calcium, Disodium diphosphate, Ginger Flavouring, Ginger powder, Glucose-fructose syrup.

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