Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits vs Golden Nuggets
Overall, Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Essential waitrose wholewhea... | Golden Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | c |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 358 kcal | 374 kcal |
| Fat | 2 g | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.3 g |
| Sugars | 4.4 g | 22.4 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 10 g | 7 g |
| Protein | 12 g | 8.7 g |
| Additives | 0 | 2 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Golden Nuggets has 25% less fat (1.5 g vs 2 g).
- Golden Nuggets has 50% less saturated fat (0.3 g vs 0.6 g).
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has 80% less sugar (4.4 g vs 22.4 g).
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has 55% less salt (0.3 g vs 0.6 g).
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has 30% more fiber (10 g vs 7 g).
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has 28% more protein (12 g vs 8.7 g).
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has the better Nutri-Score.
- Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits
Wholegrain _wheat_, _barley_ malt extract, sugar, salt, niacin, iron, riboflavin, thiamin, folic acid
Golden Nuggets
Cereal Grains (Whole Grain _Wheat_ (25.8%), _Wheat_ Flour, Whole Grain Maize Flour (11.2%), Maize Maize Starch, Glucose Syrup, Honey (2.5%), Vitamins and Minerals (Calcium, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Partially Inverted Brown Sugar Syrup, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Palm Oil, Colour: Carotene, Antioxidant: Tocopherols, Natural Flavouring.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits or Golden Nuggets?
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 374 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Essential waitrose wholewheat biscuits has less sugar: 4.4 g versus 22.4 g per 100 g.