Malted Milk vs 9 all-butter shortbread
Overall, Malted Milk has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Malted Milk | 9 all-butter shortbread |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 489 kcal | 538 kcal |
| Fat | 21.1 g | 32 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 21 g |
| Sugars | 16.7 g | 16 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 6.2 g |
| Additives | 3 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Malted Milk has 34% less fat (21.1 g vs 32 g).
- Malted Milk has 52% less saturated fat (10 g vs 21 g).
- Malted Milk has 24% more fiber (5.6 g vs 4.2 g).
- 9 all-butter shortbread is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Malted Milk
ap Biscuits Carboh Ingredients Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Nutri Palm Oil, Sugar, Malted Barley Extract, Glucose Syrup, Full Cream Milk Powder, Raising Agent (Ammonium carbonates, Sodium hydrogen carbonate), Salt, Flavouring. Allergy Advice
9 all-butter shortbread
Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Unsalted Butter (Milk) (39%), Sugar, Cornflour, Salt.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Malted Milk or 9 all-butter shortbread?
Overall, Malted Milk 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?
Malted Milk has fewer calories: 489 kcal versus 538 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
9 all-butter shortbread has less sugar: 16 g versus 16.7 g per 100 g.