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Cadbury Animals nutrition: sugar, calories, saturated fat, fibre and more
How much sugar is in Cadbury Animals? Each biscuit weighs 3.5g and contains just 1.1g of free sugar, one of the lower-sugar biscuits in this guide. Cadbury Animals are small animal-shaped chocolate biscuits marketed primarily at children. At 1.1g of sugar each, ten animals deliver 11g of free sugar.
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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 (3.5g)
1.1g
sugar
16
kcal
0.4g
sat fat
1.1g free sugar. 5% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
2 biscuits
2 biscuits
2 biscuits (7g)
2.2g
sugar
32
kcal
0.8g
sat fat
2.2g free sugar. 9% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
3 biscuits
3 biscuits
3 biscuits (10.5g)
3.3g
sugar
48
kcal
1.2g
sat fat
3.3g free sugar. 14% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
4 biscuits
4 biscuits
4 biscuits (14g)
4.4g
sugar
64
kcal
1.6g
sat fat
4.4g free sugar. 18% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Full pack
Full pack (30 biscuits)
105g entire pack
33g
sugar
480
kcal
12g
sat fat
33g free sugar in the full pack. 110% of the adult daily limit of 30g.
Sugar
Cadbury Cadbury Animals contains 1.1g of free sugar per biscuit. Each biscuit weighs 3.5g. Three biscuits deliver 3.3g of free sugar and 48 calories. Cadbury Animals are small animal-shaped chocolate biscuits marketed primarily at children. At 1.1g of sugar each, ten animals deliver 11g of free sugar.
All added sugar in Cadbury Animals 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 1.1g per biscuit, Cadbury Animals is one of the lower-sugar options in this guide. Three biscuits deliver 3.3g of free sugar, which is 14% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Cadbury Animals is one of the lower-sugar items in this guide
Cadbury Cadbury Animals contains 1.1g of free sugar per biscuit (3.5g). Three biscuits deliver 3.3g of free sugar, 14% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10 and 17% for a child aged 4 to 6. Cadbury Animals are small animal-shaped chocolate biscuits marketed primarily at children. At 1.1g of sugar each, ten animals deliver 11g of free 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 Cadbury Animals (3.3g sugar)
Age
Daily limit
3 biscuits
Age 4 to 6
19g
17%
Age 7 to 10
24g
14%
Age 11 and over
30g
11%
Adult
30g
11%
Source: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015). Red = High (over 75% of daily limit). Amber = Moderate (20 to 74%).
Calories
Each Cadbury Animal contains 16 calories. Three biscuits deliver 48 calories. The full pack of 30 pieces contains 480 calories.
For a child aged 4 to 6, three biscuits represent approximately 3% 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: Cadbury Animals by quantity
1 biscuit
16 kcal
2 biscuits
32 kcal
3 biscuits
48 kcal
4 biscuits
64 kcal
16 kcal per biscuit.
Saturated fat
Cadbury Animals contains 0.4g of saturated fat per biscuit. Three biscuits deliver 1.2g of saturated fat, 6% 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
Cadbury Animals contain 0.1g of fibre per biscuit. Three biscuits provide 0.3g 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
Cadbury Animals contain 0.2g of protein per biscuit. Three biscuits provide 0.6g 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
Fibre0.1g of 30g target
0%
Protein0.2g of 24g target
1%
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
Cadbury Animals is made from refined flour, and falls into NOVA group 4 under the food processing classification system used in nutrition research.
Whole grain
Cadbury Animals is made from refined flour rather than whole grain. This is typical of most biscuits and is reflected in the low fibre content of 0.1g 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)
Cadbury Animals 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
Cadbury Animals contains 0.02g of salt per biscuit. Three biscuits contain 0.1g 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 Cadbury Animals weighs 3.5g and contains 1.1g of free sugar. Three biscuits deliver 3.3g of free sugar, 14% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Per biscuit: 1.1g sugar, 16 kcal, 0.4g saturated fat, 0.02g salt, 0.1g fibre, 0.2g protein. Per three biscuits: 3.3g sugar, 48 kcal, 1.2g saturated fat.
Each Cadbury Animals contains 0.4g of saturated fat. Three biscuits deliver 1.2g, 6% of the adult daily guideline. For a child aged 7 to 10 whose guideline is 13g, three biscuits deliver 9%.
A child aged 4 to 6 (19g daily limit) would reach their limit at 18 biscuits. A child aged 7 to 10 (24g limit) would reach their limit at 22 biscuits.
No. Cadbury Animals is made from refined flour rather than whole grain. The fibre content is low at 0.1g per biscuit.
Yes. Under the NOVA classification system, Cadbury Animals 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 1.1g per biscuit, Cadbury Animals is among the lower-sugar options. Most cream-filled, chocolate-coated or jam-containing biscuits contain significantly more sugar per piece.
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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.
