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Fruit shortcake biscuits
Fruit shortcake biscuits by Essential Waitrose provides 469 kcal per 100 g, with 23 g of sugars and 6.2 g of protein. That is 19% 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 Biscuits category and comes in a 200 g pack. Contains: gluten, oatmeal.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 100g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 469 kcal | 469 kcal | 457 | |
| Total fat | 18.7 g | 18.7 g | 24% | 20.3 −8% |
| Saturated fat | 7.6 g | 7.6 g | 38% | 8.8 −14% |
| Carbohydrates | 68 g | 68 g | 25% | 64 +6% |
| Total sugars | 23 g | 23 g | 28.6 −19% | |
| Added sugars | 22.9 g | 22.9 g | 46% | 18.5 +24% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 1.9 g | 7% | 3.5 −45% |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 6.2 g | 12% | 6.8 −9% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.9 g | 0.7 +24% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 23209 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other biscuits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Fortified wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, palm oil, currants (11%), sunflower oil, wheat glucose syrup, _oatmeal_, raising agents (ammonium hydrogen carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, diphosphates), invert sugar syrup, salt, flavouring, colour (curcumin)
- Allergens
- GlutenOatmeal
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 200 g
- Serving size
- 100g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169032534
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fruit shortcake biscuits?
Fruit shortcake biscuits contains 469 kcal per 100 g and about 469 kcal per serving (100g).
How much sugar is in Fruit shortcake biscuits?
Fruit shortcake biscuits has 23 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Fruit shortcake biscuits 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 Fruit shortcake biscuits vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Fruit shortcake biscuits contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Oatmeal. 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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