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Jammie Dodger nutrition: sugar, calories, saturated fat, fibre and more
How much sugar is in Jammie Dodger? Each biscuit weighs 19g and contains 6g of free sugar. It is moderate in sugar compared with the highest-sugar biscuits, and is made from refined flour.
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Sugar, calories and saturated fat by portion
The figures below show total sugar, calories and saturated fat for one to four biscuits, and for the full pack.
Single biscuit
1 biscuit
1 biscuit (19g)
6g
sugar
85
kcal
1.1g
sat fat
6g free sugar. 25% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
2 biscuits
2 biscuits
2 biscuits (38g)
12g
sugar
170
kcal
2.2g
sat fat
12g free sugar. 50% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
3 biscuits
3 biscuits
3 biscuits (57g)
18g
sugar
255
kcal
3.3g
sat fat
18g free sugar. 75% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
4 biscuits
4 biscuits
4 biscuits (76g)
24g
sugar
340
kcal
4.4g
sat fat
24g free sugar. 100% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Full pack
Full pack (12 biscuits)
228g entire pack
72g
sugar
1020
kcal
13.2g
sat fat
72g free sugar in the full pack. 240% of the adult daily limit of 30g.
Sugar
Fox's Burton's Companies Jammie Dodger contains 6g of free sugar per biscuit. Each biscuit weighs 19g. Three biscuits deliver 18g of free sugar and 255 calories. The Jammie Dodger has a distinctive heart-shaped jam window in the centre. The raspberry or cherry jam filling is the primary source of sugar.
All added sugar in Jammie Dodger counts as free sugar under NHS guidelines. Sugar from jam, chocolate, caramel, fondant or iced toppings all counts in the same way as sugar added to the biscuit dough itself.
At 6g per biscuit, Jammie Dodger is moderate in sugar. Three biscuits deliver 18g of free sugar, which is 75% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Moderate in sugar with 75% of the daily limit from three biscuits
Fox's Burton's Companies Jammie Dodger contains 6g of free sugar per biscuit (19g). Three biscuits deliver 18g of free sugar, 75% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10 and 95% for a child aged 4 to 6. The Jammie Dodger has a distinctive heart-shaped jam window in the centre. The raspberry or cherry jam filling is the primary source of sugar.
NHS recommended daily free sugar limits
Age 4 to 6No more than 19g per day
Age 7 to 10No more than 24g per day
Age 11 and overNo more than 30g per day
Source: NHS. Free sugars include all added sugars and do not include sugars naturally present in whole fruit, vegetables, or milk.
The table below shows three biscuits as a percentage of the daily free sugar limit for each age group.
Free sugar as % of daily NHS limit: 3 Jammie Dodger (18g sugar)
Age
Daily limit
3 biscuits
Age 4 to 6
19g
95%
Age 7 to 10
24g
75%
Age 11 and over
30g
60%
Adult
30g
60%
Source: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015). Red = High (over 75% of daily limit). Amber = Moderate (20 to 74%).
Calories
Each Jammie Dodger contains 85 calories. Three biscuits deliver 255 calories. The full pack of 12 pieces contains 1020 calories.
For a child aged 4 to 6, three biscuits represent approximately 18% of their estimated daily calorie requirement. The calorie figure alone does not capture the full nutritional picture; the sugar and saturated fat content are equally important to consider.
Calories: Jammie Dodger by quantity
1 biscuit
85 kcal
2 biscuits
170 kcal
3 biscuits
255 kcal
4 biscuits
340 kcal
85 kcal per biscuit.
Saturated fat
Jammie Dodger contains 1.1g of saturated fat per biscuit. Three biscuits deliver 3.3g of saturated fat, 16% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
The saturated fat content is moderate for a biscuit. As with most biscuits, the fat comes from vegetable oil used in the dough and any chocolate or cream components.
Recommended daily maximum saturated fat intake
Age 4 to 6No more than 10g per day
Age 7 to 10No more than 13g per day
Age 11 to 17No more than 17g per day
AdultNo more than 20g per day
Source: NHS/SACN dietary fat guidelines. Saturated fat consumption is linked to raised LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk.
Fibre
Jammie Dodger contains 0.2g of fibre per biscuit. Three biscuits provide 0.6g of fibre, a small contribution toward the adult daily target of 30g.
Most biscuits made from refined flour are low in fibre. If increasing fibre intake is a priority, oat-based or wholegrain biscuits typically offer more.
Protein
Jammie Dodger contains 0.9g of protein per biscuit. Three biscuits provide 2.7g of protein. Biscuits are not a significant protein source; protein in a child's diet comes primarily from dairy, meat, fish, eggs and pulses.
Fibre and protein per biscuit
Fibre0.2g of 30g target
1%
Protein0.9g of 24g target
4%
Adult fibre target: 30g per day (SACN). Child protein target shown: 24g per day (guide for a 7 to 10 year old).
Whole grain and processing
Jammie Dodger is made from refined flour, and falls into NOVA group 4 under the food processing classification system used in nutrition research.
Whole grain
Jammie Dodger is made from refined flour rather than whole grain. This is typical of most biscuits and is reflected in the low fibre content of 0.2g per biscuit. The bran and germ layers of the grain that contain most of the naturally occurring fibre are removed during the refining process.
Processing (NOVA classification)
Jammie Dodger falls into NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. This reflects the combination of refined ingredients, added sugar, flavourings, and industrial processing methods used to produce the final product. The NOVA group 4 classification applies to the vast majority of packaged biscuits, regardless of whether they contain wholegrain ingredients.
Salt
Jammie Dodger contains 0.1g of salt per biscuit. Three biscuits contain 0.3g of salt. Salt is not the primary nutritional concern for most biscuits; the sugar and saturated fat content are more significant.
Frequently asked questions
Each Jammie Dodger weighs 19g and contains 6g of free sugar. Three biscuits deliver 18g of free sugar, 75% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Per biscuit: 6g sugar, 85 kcal, 1.1g saturated fat, 0.1g salt, 0.2g fibre, 0.9g protein. Per three biscuits: 18g sugar, 255 kcal, 3.3g saturated fat.
Each Jammie Dodger contains 1.1g of saturated fat. Three biscuits deliver 3.3g, 16% of the adult daily guideline. For a child aged 7 to 10 whose guideline is 13g, three biscuits deliver 25%.
A child aged 4 to 6 (19g daily limit) would reach their limit at 4 biscuits. A child aged 7 to 10 (24g limit) would reach their limit at 4 biscuits.
No. Jammie Dodger is made from refined flour rather than whole grain. The fibre content is low at 0.2g per biscuit.
Yes. Under the NOVA classification system, Jammie Dodger falls into group 4, ultra-processed foods. This applies to the majority of packaged biscuits and reflects the combination of refined ingredients, added sugar and industrial processing involved in their manufacture.
At 6g per biscuit, Jammie Dodger is moderate. Plain options like Rich Tea (1.5g) or Digestives (2.8g) contain less, while chocolate-coated, cream-filled or jam-filled biscuits typically contain more.
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Nutrition data from UK product labels and manufacturer nutrition declarations. Daily limits: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015); SACN dietary fat guidelines; SACN fibre and protein Dietary Reference Values. For guidance only, not medical advice.
