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Dutch shortcake
Dutch shortcake by Marks & Spencers provides 540 kcal per 100 g, with 27 g of sugars and 5.4 g of protein. That is 12% less 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 Chocolate biscuits category and comes in a 150 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 540 kcal | 483 +12% |
| Total fat | 30.8 g | 23 +34% |
| Saturated fat | 15.9 g | 11.3 +40% |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g | 61.1 |
| Total sugars | 27 g | 30.6 −12% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 23.4 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 3.9 −35% |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 6.8 −21% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.6 +58% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2639 Chocolate biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other chocolate biscuits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Huiles végétales (Huile de palmet Huile de pa\meò en sre • Beurre de cacao • Masse de cacao • Lait en poudre écréme • x-ac\oseen . Lécithine de soja • Arôme vanille) • Butteroil (_Lait_) • Matière sèche de lactosérum Fe de soude, E450 • Ecorce de citron • Acidifiant : Acide citrique • Fécule de pomme de terre
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
- May contain traces
- NutsPeanutsSesame seeds
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 150 g
- Labels & certifications
- pure cocoa butter
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00244831
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dutch shortcake?
Dutch shortcake contains 540 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Dutch shortcake?
Dutch shortcake has 27 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Dutch shortcake 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 Dutch shortcake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Dutch shortcake contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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