Ginger Nuts

Packaged product Sucres et desserts McVitie's

Ginger Nuts contains 470 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 62 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33 % from fat and 5 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for sucres et desserts on FoodFactly (464 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 96 % of the Daily Value for manganèse, 31 % of the Daily Value for cuivre and 22 % of the Daily Value for Thiamine (B1).

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Ginger Nuts by McVitie's, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
470kcal per 100 g
5,8 gprotein
71,3 gcarbohydrates
16,5 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 470 kcal
Total fat L 16,5 g 21 %
Saturated fat L 7,8 g 39 %
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0 %
Sodium L 376 mg 16 %
Total carbohydrates L 71,3 g 26 %
Dietary fiber L 2,3 g 8 %
Total sugars L 28,9 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0 %
Protein L 5,8 g 12 %
Vitamine A L 0 µg0 %
Vitamine C L 0,25 mg0,3 %
Vitamine D L 0,13 µg0,7 %
Vitamine E L 0,79 mg5 %
Thiamine (B1) L 0,26 mg22 %
Riboflavine (B2) L 0,005 mg0,4 %
Niacine (B3) L 0,05 mg0,3 %
Acide pantothénique (B5) L 0,48 mg10 %
Vitamine B6 L 0,11 mg6 %
Folate (B9) L 25,7 µg6 %
Vitamine B12 L 0 µg0 %
Calcium L 27 mg2 %
Fer L 2,2 mg12 %
Magnésium L 73 mg17 %
Phosphore L 220 mg18 %
Potassium L 280 mg6 %
Zinc L 1,9 mg17 %
Cuivre L 0,28 mg31 %
Manganèse L 2,2 mg96 %
Sélénium L 10 µg18 %
Iodine L 10 µg7 %

% 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: 62 %Fat: 33 %470kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 5 %
  • Carbohydrates 62 %
  • Fat 33 %

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

Manganèse96 %Cuivre31 %Thiamine (B1)22 %Sélénium18 %Phosphore18 %Magnésium17 %Zinc17 %Fer12 %Acide pantothénique...10 %Iodine7 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein5,8 gbelow the median for sucres et desserts (median 6,4 g)
  • Fiber2,3 gbelow the median for sucres et desserts (median 3 g)
  • Sugars28,9 gabove the median for sucres et desserts (median 27 g)
  • Fat16,5 gbelow the median for sucres et desserts (median 19 g)
  • Saturated fat7,8 gabove the median for sucres et desserts (median 7,6 g)
  • Sodium376 mgin the top quarter of sucres et desserts (median 250 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water12,4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Étoile L59,3 g
Carotenoids (1)
Bêta-carotène L5 µg
Other components (2)
Eau L12,4 g
Alcool L0 g

Product details

Brand
McVitie's
Barcode
5000168212364
Category
Biscuits
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

wheat flour

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: Farine de froment (blé)

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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 470 kcal.

How much protein is in Ginger Nuts?

Ginger Nuts contains 5,8 g of protein per 100 g (12 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 5 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sucres et desserts, that is below the median (median 6,4 g).

How many carbs are in Ginger Nuts?

Ginger Nuts has 71,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,3 g of fiber and 28,9 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 16,5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7,8 g is saturated (39 % 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 manganèse (96 % DV), cuivre (31 % DV), Thiamine (B1) (22 % DV), sélénium (18 % DV) and phosphore (18 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Ginger Nuts?

100 g contains 376 mg of sodium, 16 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated 17 avril 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 5000168212364. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 17 avril 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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