A portion of Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread (61g) contains 301 kcal, 24.1g of free sugar (6 teaspoons) and 0.4g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Soya, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread contains 301 kcal, 16.1g of fat (9.9g saturated), 35.8g of carbohydrate (24.1g total sugar), 3.1g of protein and 0.4g of salt per portion.
Nutrition by serving: Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
| Serving | Calories | Salt | Total sugar | Free sugar | = teaspoons | Carbs | Protein |
|---|
| Per portion (61g) | 301 kcal | 0.4g | 24.1g | 24.1g | 6 tsp | 35.8g | 3.1g |
| Per 100g | 463 kcal | 0.6g | 37.1g | 37.1g | | 55.1g | 4.8g |
Sugar in Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread contains 24.1g of free sugar per portion. High free sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g a day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10 and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded.
Free sugar by serving: Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 30g | Age 7 to 10 24g | Age 4 to 6 19g |
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| Per portion | 24.1g 80% | 24.1g 80% | 24.1g 80% | 24.1g 100% | 24.1g 127% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Calories in Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread contains 301 kcal of calories per portion. Moderate calories
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by serving: Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
| Serving | Adult (female) 2000 kcal | Adult (male) 2500 kcal | Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal | Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal | Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal |
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| Per portion | 301 kcal 15% | 301 kcal 12% | 301 kcal 16% | 301 kcal 19% | 301 kcal 23% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread contains 9.9g of saturated fat per portion. Moderate saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children.
Saturated fat by serving: Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
| Serving | Adult (female) 20g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 20g | Age 7 to 10 18g | Age 4 to 6 16g |
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| Per portion | 9.9g 50% | 9.9g 33% | 9.9g 50% | 9.9g 55% | 9.9g 62% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Salt in Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread contains 0.4g of salt per portion. Low salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g a day for ages 4 to 6 and 5g for ages 7 to 10.
Salt by serving: Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
| Serving | Adult (female) 6g | Adult (male) 6g | Age 11 to 17 6g | Age 7 to 10 5g | Age 4 to 6 3g |
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| Per portion | 0.4g 7% | 0.4g 7% | 0.4g 7% | 0.4g 8% | 0.4g 13% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Fibre in Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread contains 0.7g of fibre per portion. Low fibre
Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.
Fibre by serving: Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 25g | Age 7 to 10 20g | Age 4 to 6 15g |
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| Per portion | 0.7g 2% | 0.7g 2% | 0.7g 3% | 0.7g 4% | 0.7g 5% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Free sugar vs total sugar
Where the sugar comes from: Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
| Portion | Total sugar | Free (added) sugar | Naturally occurring | Free sugar in teaspoons |
|---|
| Per portion | 24.1g | 24.1g | 0g | 6 tsp |
Boone counts all of the sugar in Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread as free sugar, because Caffè Nero does not break down how much comes from whole fruit, vegetables or milk.
NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded. Sugars in fruit juice and purées count as free sugar.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread is made with a published list of at least 22 distinct ingredients. Reading it closely, it contains emulsifiers, stabilisers, flavourings and glucose or glucose-fructose syrups. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Emulsifiers
Keep fat and water mixed so the texture stays even and does not separate.
Stabilisers
Stop the mixture separating or settling over its shelf life.
Flavourings
Add or restore flavour that processing has taken away.
Glucose or glucose-fructose syrups
Industrial sweeteners that add sweetness and moisture cheaply.
Boone classifies Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the published ingredient list. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
A Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread contains at least 22 distinct ingredients: 8 raw and 14 manufactured.
Ingredient count: Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
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| Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread | 8 | 14 | 22 | 64% |
The 14 manufactured ingredients
calcium carbonate, flavouring, folic acid, glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, iron, maize starch, mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids, natural vanilla flavour, niacin, palm oil, pectins, soya lecithins, thiamine.
The 8 raw ingredients
butter, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, condensed skimmed milk, salt, sugar, wheat flour, whole milk powder.
Boone counts every distinct named ingredient in the published list, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples; manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Counts are automated from the published text and may differ slightly from a manual count. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
Allergens at a glance
Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread contains wheat, milk, soya and sulphur dioxide and sulphites as declared ingredients.
Allergen information: Caffè Nero Caramel Shortbread
| Allergen | Status |
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| Wheat | Contains |
| Rye | Not present |
| Barley | Not present |
| Oats | Not present |
| Spelt | Not present |
| Tree nuts | Not present |
| Peanuts | Not present |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Soya | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Eggs | Not present |
| Fish | Not present |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Molluscs | Not present |
| Celery | Not present |
| Mustard | Not present |
| Lupin | Not present |
| Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Contains |
Contains = declared by Caffè Nero in its UK Allergen, Nutritional & Ingredient Guide. Caffè Nero prepares drinks and food using shared equipment to display, prepare and serve, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. Ask in store before ordering if you have an allergy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
