Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits vs Crunchy Nut Granola
Overall, Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 9 of our comparison points versus 0.
Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits
Crunchy Nut Granola
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Essential waitrose wholewhea... | Crunchy Nut Granola |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | e |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 358 kcal | 482 kcal |
| Fat | 2 g | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 9 g |
| Sugars | 4.4 g | 22 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 10 g | — |
| Protein | 12 g | 7.5 g |
| Additives | 0 | 3 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Gluten, Milk, Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has 26% fewer calories (358 kcal vs 482 kcal).
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has 91% less fat (2 g vs 23 g).
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has 93% less saturated fat (0.6 g vs 9 g).
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has 80% less sugar (4.4 g vs 22 g).
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has 64% less salt (0.3 g vs 0.8 g).
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has 38% more protein (12 g vs 7.5 g).
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has the better Nutri-Score.
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Crunchy Nut Granola lists: Milk, Nuts.
Ingredients
Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits
Wholegrain _wheat_, _barley_ malt extract, sugar, salt, niacin, iron, riboflavin, thiamin, folic acid
Crunchy Nut Granola
(EN) CRUNCHY CEREAL CLUSTERS WITH CARAMELISED HAZELNUTS. INGREDIENTS: Whole oats (52%), sugar, sustainable palm oil, wheat flour, caramelised hazelnuts (6%) (hazelnuts, sugar, antioxidants (E464, E306}), hazelnut flavoured cereal pieces (crisp rice {rice flour, wheat flour, sugar, malted wheat flour, milk whey powder, salt, rapeseed oil, emulsifier [E471]}, sugar, natural flavouring), salt, molasses, dried coconut, barley malt extract. For allergens see ingredients highlighted in bold. May contain gluten from other cereals, other nuts, soy. BEST BEFORE: (DD/MM/YY).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits or Crunchy Nut Granola?
Overall, Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has fewer calories: 358 kcal versus 482 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has less sugar: 4.4 g versus 22 g per 100 g.