Water Biscuits vs Cheddars
Overall, Water Biscuits has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Water Biscuits | Cheddars |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 404 kcal | 533 kcal |
| Fat | 20.9 g | 33 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 16.4 g |
| Sugars | 6 g | 4.2 g |
| Salt | 9.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 10.6 g |
| Additives | 2 | 5 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Water Biscuits has 24% fewer calories (404 kcal vs 533 kcal).
- Water Biscuits has 37% less fat (20.9 g vs 33 g).
- Water Biscuits has 39% less saturated fat (10 g vs 16.4 g).
- Cheddars has 29% less sugar (4.2 g vs 6 g).
- Cheddars has 84% less salt (1.6 g vs 9.8 g).
- Water Biscuits has 31% more fiber (4.1 g vs 2.8 g).
- Cheddars has 46% more protein (10.6 g vs 5.8 g).
- Only Cheddars lists: Milk.
Ingredients
Water Biscuits
Fortified Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Salt, Glucose Syrup, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate.
Cheddars
Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Vegetable Oil (Palm), Dried Powdered Cheese (11%, of which Cheddar 50%) (Milk), Dried Autolysed Yeast, Raising Agents (Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Barley and Barley Malt Extract, Natural Flavouring (Dried Yeast Extract, Potassium Chloride, Dried Cheese (Milk), Maltodextrin, Natural Flavourings, Dried Whey (Milk), Vegetable Oils (Coconut, Rapeseed)), Dried Whey (Milk), Acid (Lactic Acid), Salt, Natural Flavourings.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Water Biscuits or Cheddars?
Overall, Water 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?
Water Biscuits has fewer calories: 404 kcal versus 533 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cheddars has less sugar: 4.2 g versus 6 g per 100 g.