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Ginger Nuts
Ginger Nuts by Essential Waitrose provides 444 kcal per 100 g, with 25.5 g of sugars and 5.7 g of protein. That is 11% 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. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 9 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 444 kcal | 40 kcal | 457 | |
| Total fat | 13.4 g | 1.2 g | 2% | 20.3 −34% |
| Saturated fat | 6.2 g | 0.6 g | 3% | 8.8 −30% |
| Carbohydrates | 74.1 g | 6.7 g | 2% | 64 +16% |
| Total sugars | 25.5 g | 2.3 g | 28.6 −11% | |
| Added sugars | 26.5 g | 2.4 g | 5% | 18.5 +43% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g | 0.2 g | 1% | 3.5 −40% |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 6.8 −16% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.1 g | 0.7 +11% |
*% 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
Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, palm oil (certified Sustainable), wheat semolina, ginger (1.0%), raising agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, disodium diphosphate), salt, lemon oil.
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 9 g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169068830
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ginger Nuts?
Ginger Nuts contains 444 kcal per 100 g and about 40 kcal per serving (9 g).
How much sugar is in Ginger Nuts?
Ginger Nuts has 25.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Ginger Nuts 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.
What allergens does Ginger Nuts contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 11, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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