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Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs nutrition: sugar, calories, saturated fat, fibre and more
How much sugar is in Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs? Each biscuit weighs 8g and contains just 2.4g of free sugar, one of the lower-sugar items in this guide. Despite the name, Cadbury Eclairs are a toffee and chocolate confectionery, not a pastry. They sit in a similar category to the biscuit assortment tins they are often found in.
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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 (8g)
2.4g
sugar
36
kcal
1.2g
sat fat
2.4g free sugar. 10% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
2 biscuits
2 biscuits
2 biscuits (16g)
4.8g
sugar
72
kcal
2.4g
sat fat
4.8g free sugar. 20% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
3 biscuits
3 biscuits
3 biscuits (24g)
7.2g
sugar
108
kcal
3.6g
sat fat
7.2g free sugar. 30% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
4 biscuits
4 biscuits
4 biscuits (32g)
9.6g
sugar
144
kcal
4.8g
sat fat
9.6g free sugar. 40% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Full pack
Full pack (20 biscuits)
160g entire pack
48g
sugar
720
kcal
24g
sat fat
48g free sugar in the full pack. 160% of the adult daily limit of 30g.
Sugar
Cadbury Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs contains 2.4g of free sugar per chocolate. Each chocolate weighs 8g. Three chocolate deliver 7.2g of free sugar and 108 calories. Despite the name, Cadbury Eclairs are a toffee and chocolate confectionery.
All added sugar in Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs 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 2.4g per chocolate, Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs is one of the lower-sugar options in this guide. Three chocolates deliver 7.2g of free sugar, which is 30% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs is one of the lower-sugar items in this guide
Cadbury Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs contains 2.4g of free sugar per biscuit (8g). Three biscuits deliver 7.2g of free sugar, 30% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10 and 38% for a child aged 4 to 6. Despite the name, Cadbury Eclairs are a toffee and chocolate confectionery, not a pastry. They sit in a similar category to the biscuit assortment tins they are often found in.
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 chocolates as a percentage of the daily free sugar limit for each age group.
Free sugar as % of daily NHS limit: 3 Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs (7.2g sugar)
Age
Daily limit
3 biscuits
Age 4 to 6
19g
38%
Age 7 to 10
24g
30%
Age 11 and over
30g
24%
Adult
30g
24%
Source: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015). Red = High (over 75% of daily limit). Amber = Moderate (20 to 74%).
Calories
Each Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs contains 36 calories. Three biscuits deliver 108 calories. The full pack of 20 pieces contains 720 calories.
For a child aged 4 to 6, three chocolates represent approximately 8% 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 Chocolate Eclairs by quantity
1 biscuit
36 kcal
2 biscuits
72 kcal
3 biscuits
108 kcal
4 biscuits
144 kcal
36 kcal per biscuit.
Saturated fat
Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs contains 1.2g of saturated fat per biscuit. Three biscuits deliver 3.6g of saturated fat, 18% 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 Chocolate Eclairs contains 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 Chocolate Eclairs contains 0.3g of protein per biscuit. Three biscuits provide 0.9g 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%
Protein0.3g 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 Chocolate Eclairs is made from refined flour, and falls into NOVA group 4 under the food processing classification system used in nutrition research.
Whole grain
Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs 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 Chocolate Eclairs 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 Chocolate Eclairs contains 0.04g 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 Chocolate Eclairs weighs 8g and contains 2.4g of free sugar. Three biscuits deliver 7.2g of free sugar, 30% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Per biscuit: 2.4g sugar, 36 kcal, 1.2g saturated fat, 0.04g salt, 0.1g fibre, 0.3g protein. Per three biscuits: 7.2g sugar, 108 kcal, 3.6g saturated fat.
Each Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs contains 1.2g of saturated fat. Three biscuits deliver 3.6g, 18% of the adult daily guideline. For a child aged 7 to 10 whose guideline is 13g, three biscuits deliver 28%.
A child aged 4 to 6 (19g daily limit) would reach their limit at 8 biscuits. A child aged 7 to 10 (24g limit) would reach their limit at 10 biscuits.
No. Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs 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 Chocolate Eclairs 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 2.4g per biscuit, Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs 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.
