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Chocolate Chunk Shortbread
Chocolate Chunk Shortbread by Sainsbury's provides 521 kcal per 100 g, with 27 g of sugars and 5 g of protein. That is 38% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Shortbread category and comes in a 175g pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 round (21.875 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 521 kcal | 114 kcal | 505 | |
| Total fat | 28.3 g | 6.2 g | 8% | 26.4 +7% |
| Saturated fat | 16.5 g | 3.6 g | 18% | 14.9 +10% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.1 g | 13.8 g | 5% | 60.6 |
| Total sugars | 27 g | 5.9 g | 19.5 +38% | |
| Added sugars | 6.5 g | 1.4 g | 3% | 12 −46% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.3 g | 0.5 g | 2% | 2.5 −8% |
| Protein | 5 g | 1.1 g | 2% | 5.6 −10% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.2 g | 0.8 −5% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 349 Shortbread products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other shortbread
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Fortified British Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Salted Butter (30%) (Butter (Cows' Milk), Salt), Dark Chocolate Chunks (20%) (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Flavouring), Sugar, Sea Salt. Dark Chocolate contains: Cocoa solids 39% minimum.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 175g
- Serving size
- 1 round (21.875 g)
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01250893
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chocolate Chunk Shortbread?
Chocolate Chunk Shortbread contains 521 kcal per 100 g and about 114 kcal per serving (1 round (21.875 g)).
How much sugar is in Chocolate Chunk Shortbread?
Chocolate Chunk Shortbread has 27 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chocolate Chunk Shortbread healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Chocolate Chunk Shortbread vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Chocolate Chunk Shortbread contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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