Ginger Nuts
Packaged product Sweets and Desserts Tesco
Ginger Nuts contains 440 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 biscuit, 10 g (10 g) provides about 44 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sweets and desserts on FoodFactly (464 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 122% of the Daily Value for manganese, 22% of the Daily Value for chloride and 19% of the Daily Value for copper.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 440 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat L | 6 g | 30% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 310 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 74 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars L | 26 g | |
| Added sugars L | 30.7 g | 61% |
| Protein L | 6 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.51 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.066 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin E L | 1.6 mg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.27 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.088 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) L | 14 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 20.4 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium L | 48.4 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus L | 121 mg | 10% |
| Potassium L | 213 mg | 5% |
| Zinc L | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper L | 0.17 mg | 19% |
| Manganese L | 2.8 mg | 122% |
| Selenium L | 7 µg | 13% |
| Iodine L | 21.2 µg | 14% |
| Chloride L | 503 mg | 22% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 68%
- Fat 27%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 6.4 g)
- Fiber2 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Sugars26 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 27 g)
- Fat13 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 19 g)
- Saturated fat6 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 7.6 g)
- Sodium310 mgabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 250 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water7.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 1.2 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 33 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0.005 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.042 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 0.42 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 3.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 7.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, thiamin, niacin), sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, palm oil, semolina (wheat), ginger powder, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate), salt, lemon oil,
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Wheat flourSugarPalm oilSalt
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ginger Nuts?
100 g of Ginger Nuts has 440 kcal. Serving, 1 biscuit, 10 g (10 g): about 44 kcal.
How much protein is in Ginger Nuts?
Ginger Nuts contains 6 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.6 g in serving, 1 biscuit, 10 g (10 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is below the median (median 6.4 g).
How many carbs are in Ginger Nuts?
Ginger Nuts has 74 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 26 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Ginger Nuts?
Ginger Nuts contains 13 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6 g is saturated (30% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Ginger Nuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (122% DV), chloride (22% DV), copper (19% DV), iodine (14% DV) and selenium (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Ginger Nuts?
100 g contains 310 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 17, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5054402919830. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 17, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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