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Shorties
Shorties by McVitie's provides 487 kcal per 100 g, with 20.9 g of sugars and 6.3 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 Biscuit with vegetal fat category and comes in a 300g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 487 kcal | 475 |
| Total fat | 21.9 g | 21.8 |
| Saturated fat | 10.4 g | 7 +50% |
| Carbohydrates | 64.9 g | 61.3 +6% |
| Total sugars | 20.9 g | 23.4 −11% |
| Added sugars | 10.5 g | 14.2 −27% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 5.5 −53% |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 7 −11% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.6 +46% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19 Biscuit with vegetal fat products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other biscuit with vegetal fat
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Vegetable Oil (Palm), Sugar, Oatmeal, Dried Whey (Milk), Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt, Natural Flavourings. For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 300g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168039305
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shorties?
Shorties contains 487 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Shorties?
Shorties has 20.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Shorties 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 Shorties vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Shorties contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. 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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