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Thorntons Caramel Shortcake X9
Thorntons Caramel Shortcake X9 by Thorntons provides 508 kcal per 100 g, with 42 g of sugars and 4 g of protein. That is 47% 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: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 508 kcal | 457 +11% |
| Total fat | 31 g | 20.3 +53% |
| Saturated fat | 17 g | 8.8 +93% |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g | 64 −19% |
| Total sugars | 42 g | 28.6 +47% |
| Added sugars | 35.6 g | 18.5 +92% |
| Protein | 4 g | 6.8 −41% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.7 +5% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 23209 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other biscuits
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Ingredients
Caramel (47%) [Sweetened Condensed Milk (Whole Milk, Sugar), Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Toffee Sauce (Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Milk (Whole Milk, Sugar), Double Cream (Milk), Butter (Milk), Water, Modified Maize Starch, Invert Sugar Syrup, Humectant (Sorbitol), Salt, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)), Butter (Milk), Palm O, Dried Whey (Milk), Flavouring, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)], Biscuit Base (38%) [Palm Oil, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Wholemeal Wheat Flour, Sugar, Water, Palm Kernel Oil, Oat Flour, Coconut Oil, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (E500, E503), Salt, Rapeseed Oil], Milk Chocolate (15%) [Sugar, Dried Whole Milk, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Milk Fat, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)].
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
- May contain traces
- EggsNuts
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianNo alcoholpure cocoa butter
- Sold in
- France
- Barcode
- 5030765027320
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Thorntons Caramel Shortcake X9?
Thorntons Caramel Shortcake X9 contains 508 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Thorntons Caramel Shortcake X9?
Thorntons Caramel Shortcake X9 has 42 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Thorntons Caramel Shortcake X9 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 Thorntons Caramel Shortcake X9 vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Thorntons Caramel Shortcake X9 contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of eggs, nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 16, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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