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Cadbury Snack Shortcake Biscuits nutrition

2 biscuits (20g)Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)2 allergensNPM Score (2018): 25, higher is less healthy

Figures from Morrisons product page, collected by Boone. Free sugar estimated by Boone. Last checked 26 October 2026. Data checks are led by Murray Dare.

Free sugar leaves out an estimated 2.2g of lactose per 100g, worked out from the 43% chocolate on the label at the legal minimum of 14% milk solids, so the real amount of lactose is likely higher. Lactose is the sugar in milk and is not free sugar.

Traffic lights, per 2 biscuits (20g)Colours from FSA guidance, per 100gHow
Energy102 kcal5% of RI2,145 kJ, 512 kcal per 100g
Fat5.2gHigh7% of RI26g per 100g
Saturates2.6gHigh13% of RI13g per 100g
Sugars7gHigh8% of RI35g per 100g
Salt0.12gMedium2% of RI0.58g per 100g

Colours use the Food Standards Agency front-of-pack thresholds per 100g. RI is the adult reference intake.

How much
Who is eating
102kcal8% of the day
Where the calories come from
5%49%46%
ProteinCarbsFat
!Free sugar is the one to watch: 35% of their daily limit in 2 biscuits (20g).
CaloriesEnergy102 kcal8%
Reference 1,291 kcal
Free sugarHigh6.6g35%
Limit 19g free sugar (NHS)
Saturated fatWithin limit2.6g19%
Guide 14g: Boone estimate, 10% of energy. No NHS limit at this age
SaltWithin limit0.12g4%
Limit 3g (NHS)
FibreTarget0.4g3%
Target 15g
ProteinTarget1.3g
No set target for this age

2 biscuits (20g) of Snack Shortcake. Figures from the retailer’s pack panel; portion figures calculated by Boone. How

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Sugar: free vs total

Free sugar calculated from the ingredientsHow
Total sugar7gin 2 biscuits (20g), from the label
Free sugar6.6gEstimated by Boone. 1.6 teaspoons
1.6 teaspoons of free sugar in 2 biscuits (20g)One teaspoon is 4g.
  • 6.6g free sugar from sugar, dextrose, glucose-fructose syrup, molasses
  • 0.4g not free sugar, lactose from the milk ingredients

Sugar in milk and whole or dried fruit is not free sugar. NHS →

6.6g as a share of the NHS daily maximum
Age 4 to 6 19g a day35%
Age 7 to 10 24g a day27%
Age 11 and over 30g a day22%

The NHS free sugar limit is 19g a day at age 4 to 6, 24g at 7 to 10 and 30g from 11. There is no limit for under 4s: they should avoid free sugar.

Against other Cadbury biscuits

#5 of 11 Cadbury biscuits for least free sugar per portion.

Sorted by free sugar per portionHow
Dairy Milk Mini Cookies 13g portion, 62 kcal4.7gDairy Milk Caramel Mini Cookies 13g portion, 62 kcal4.9gAnimals 19.9g portion, 97 kcal5.2gWhite Chocolate Fingers 21g portion, 111 kcal6.5gSnack Shortcake 20g portion, 102 kcal6.6gDairy Milk Fingers 21g portion, 108 kcal6.8gDairy Milk Orange Fingers 21g portion, 107 kcal6.8gSalted Caramel Fingers 21g portion, 108 kcal6.8gMini Fingers 19.3g portion, 99 kcal7.1gSnowy Fingers 21g portion, 110 kcal7.4gMini Snowball Cookies 42g portion, 187 kcal13.9g
Swaps with less sugarLess sugar from CadburyCadbury Dairy Milk Mini Cookies →4.7g free sugar per portion, 1.9g less. 62 kcal.More from Cadbury
Every Cadbury product →Sort by sugar, salt or calories

Nutrient profile score

Calculated by BooneHow2018 guidance on GOV.UK →
2528 negative points
− 3 positive points

The 2018 model indicates this portion is less healthy: it scores 25, at or above the line of 4.

← HealthierLess healthy →
25-20 best possible4 and above: less healthy40 worst possible

Higher is less healthy; 4 or more would be classed as less healthy under this model. How the score works →

#8 of 11 Cadbury biscuits for this score (lower is better).

Per 100g, as sold. Portion size is not counted.
Score breakdown: +28 negative, −3 positive+
Negative points+28
Energy 2,145 kJ per 100g+6 of 10
Saturated fat 13g per 100g+10 of 10
Free sugars 32.8g per 100g+10 of 10
Calculated by Boone from the ingredient list
Salt 0.58g per 100g+2 of 10
Positive points−3
Fibre 2.1g per 100g−3 of 10
Fruit, veg, nuts and seeds counted as 00 of 5
No fruit, vegetables, nuts or seeds with a stated weight
Protein 6.6g per 100g−3 of 5
Not counted, see below
Protein not counted. With 28 negative points, its 3 protein points are not counted. Why →
Final score: 28 − 325

What is in it

19 ingredients; 5 are additives or industrial ingredients (orange).

14 basic, 5 orange
Ingredients19 ingredients, 5 orange
Wheat FlourSugarPalm OilCocoa ButterCocoa MassSkimmed Milk PowderDextrosefrom MilkRapeseed OilMilk FatWhey PowderGlucose-Fructose SyrupMolassesSaltE442E476Sodium CarbonatesAmmonium CarbonatesFlavouring
No added vitamins or minerals

The ingredient list does not include any fortification.

How processed is it?

NOVA group 4
1 Unprocessed
2 Ingredients
3 Processed
4 Ultra-processed

Group 4 because the ingredient list includes the industrial ingredients below. Added vitamins and minerals are not counted. How NOVA works →

3 types of industrial ingredient+

Allergens

2 contain12 not listed
Cereals containing glutenContains
MilkContains
CeleryNot listed
CrustaceansNot listed
EggsNot listed
FishNot listed
LupinNot listed
MolluscsNot listed
MustardNot listed
NutsNot listed
PeanutsNot listed
SesameNot listed
SoybeansNot listed
Sulphur dioxide and sulphitesNot listed
Check the pack. Contains is taken from the ingredient list. May contain warnings are not shown here, and recipes change.

Full nutrition by portion

Per 100g as sold, and per portion.

Per100g2 biscuits (20g)
Energy512 kcal102 kcal
Fat26g5.2g
of which saturates13g2.6g
Carbohydrate63g12.6g
of which sugars35g7g
Free sugar (Boone)32.8g6.6g
Fibre2.1g0.4g
Protein6.6g1.3g
Salt0.58g0.12g

Quick answers

How many calories are in Cadbury Snack Shortcake Biscuits?+

102 kcal in 2 biscuits (20g). Per 100g it is 512 kcal.

How much sugar is in Cadbury Snack Shortcake Biscuits?+

2 biscuits (20g) has 7g of sugar, and Boone estimates 6.6g of it is free sugar, about 1.6 teaspoons. That is 35% of the 19g daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 22% of the 30g adult limit.

Is Cadbury Snack Shortcake Biscuits good for children?+

2 biscuits (20g) gives 0.4g of fibre and 35% of a 4 to 6 year old’s free sugar limit. Cadbury Dairy Milk Mini Cookies has 4.7g of free sugar per portion.

Is Cadbury Snack Shortcake Biscuits ultra-processed?+

Yes, NOVA group 4. The ingredient list includes modified starches and sugars, emulsifiers, flavourings.

What is the nutrient profile score of Cadbury Snack Shortcake Biscuits?+

25 on the UK Nutrient Profiling Model 2018, calculated by Boone per 100g. Scores run from -20 to 40; 4 or more would be classed as less healthy.

Where the figures come from

Source. Morrisons product page, nutrition panel and ingredient list, per 100g as sold.

Collected. Copied by Boone from the Morrisons product page. Cadbury’s own page does not give full per 100g figures for this product. Data checks are led by Murray Dare.

Calculated by Boone. Free sugar, portion figures, traffic lights and the nutrient profile score. Labelled where they appear.

Limits. NHS free sugar and salt limits by age; UK reference intakes for adults.

Full methodology →UK Nutrient Profiling Model 2018 →NOVA food processing →
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