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Sponge fingers
Sponge fingers by Waitrose provides 399 kcal per 100 g, with 52.1 g of sugars and 7.2 g of protein. That is 83% more 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: eggs, gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 175g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 399 kcal | 698 kcal | 457 −13% | |
| Total fat | 3.9 g | 6.8 g | 9% | 20.3 −81% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 1.6 g | 8% | 8.8 −90% |
| Carbohydrates | 82.7 g | 144.7 g | 53% | 64 +29% |
| Total sugars | 52.1 g | 91.2 g | 28.5 +83% | |
| Added sugars | 58.3 g | 102.1 g | 204% | 18.5 +215% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g | 3.7 g | 13% | 3.5 −40% |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 12.6 g | 25% | 6.8 +6% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.7 −83% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 23329 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other biscuits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, wheat flour, pasteurised free range egg, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate), flavouring. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold
- Allergens
- EggsGluten
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 175g
- Sold in
- Spain
- Barcode
- 5000169079782
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sponge fingers?
Sponge fingers contains 399 kcal per 100 g and about 698 kcal per serving (175g).
How much sugar is in Sponge fingers?
Sponge fingers has 52.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Sponge fingers 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 Sponge fingers vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Sponge fingers contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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