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Ginger square
Ginger square by Cooplands provides 281 kcal per 100 g, with 34 g of sugars and 9.3 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cakes category and comes in a 280g - 4 squares at 70g each pack. Contains: gluten, sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 70g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 281 kcal | 197 kcal | 389 −28% | |
| Total fat | 3 g | 2.1 g | 3% | 18.2 −83% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 0.7 g | 3% | 7.4 −86% |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g | 41.3 g | 15% | 51.9 +14% |
| Total sugars | 34 g | 23.8 g | 31.8 +7% | |
| Added sugars | 18.1 g | 12.6 g | 25% | 24.2 −26% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.9 g | 2.7 g | 10% | 1.8 +115% |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 6.5 g | 13% | 4.7 +96% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.5 g | 0.7 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9259 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
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Ingredients
_Wheat_ Flour (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine), Water, Sugar, Inverted Sugar Syrup (_sulphites_), Margarine (vegetable oil (palm, rapeseed), salt, emulsifier E471, colours E160b, E100, natural flavourings), Black Treacle (inverted sugar syrup, molasses), Ground Ginger, Baking Powder, Bicarbonate of Soda
- Allergens
- GlutenSulphur dioxide and sulphites
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 280g - 4 squares at 70g each
- Serving size
- 70g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5056481100222
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ginger square?
Ginger square contains 281 kcal per 100 g and about 197 kcal per serving (70g).
How much sugar is in Ginger square?
Ginger square has 34 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Ginger square healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 square contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. 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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