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Greggs Cheese Scone: calories, sugar, saturated fat and nutrition
How many calories are in a Greggs Cheese Scone? It contains 312 kcal, 14g of fat (6.5g saturated), 3g of sugar and 1.2g of salt. This sits in the middle of the range for this category.
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Nutrition information
Nutrition information: Cheese Scone (95g)
Energy
312 kcal
Fat
14g
of which saturates
6.5g
Carbohydrate
39g
of which sugars
3g
Fibre
1.5g
Protein
9.5g
Salt
1.2g
Source: Greggs UK nutrition information. Figures are per item as sold.
A Greggs Cheese Scone (95g) contains 312 kcal, which is 16% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 14g of total fat, of which 6.5g is saturated, 39g of carbohydrate (3g sugar), 1.5g of fibre, 9.5g of protein and 1.2g of salt.
The saturated fat content of 6.5g represents 33% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
The Cheese Scone stands apart from the rest of the sweet treats range, with just 3g of sugar and the highest protein content at 9.5g per scone. Its salt content of 1.2g, 20% of the adult daily limit, reflects the cheese and seasoning.
A moderate choice on calories and saturated fat
A Greggs Cheese Scone (95g) contains 312 kcal and 6.5g of saturated fat, 33% of the adult daily saturated fat guideline of 20g. The Cheese Scone stands apart from the rest of the sweet treats range, with just 3g of sugar and the highest protein content at 9.5g per scone. Its salt content of 1.2g, 20% of the adult daily limit, reflects the cheese and seasoning.
Reference Intakes are EU-wide guideline daily amounts for an average adult (2,000 kcal). The free sugar limit of 30g is the NHS/SACN guideline, which is stricter than the 90g total sugars RI as it excludes naturally occurring sugars in whole foods and dairy.
Sugar, salt and protein by age group
The table below shows how the sugar, salt and protein in a Greggs Cheese Scone compares to daily guidelines for different age groups.
Sugar, salt and protein by age group: Greggs Cheese Scone
Age group
Sugar (g / % limit)
Salt (g / % limit)
Protein (g / % target)
Age 4 to 6
3g / 16%
1.2g / 40%
9.5g / 48%
Age 7 to 10
3g / 13%
1.2g / 24%
9.5g / 34%
Age 11 to 17
3g / 10%
1.2g / 20%
9.5g / 23%
Adult
3g / 10%
1.2g / 20%
9.5g / 19%
Sugar and salt % shown against NHS/SACN daily limits. Protein % shown against estimated daily targets. Red = 75%+ of limit, amber = 20-74%, green = under 20%. Protein is beneficial and has no upper limit, shown for reference only.
Sugar
Cheese Scone contains 3g of sugar, 10% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g and 13% of the limit for a child aged 7 to 10 (24g).
Salt and protein
Cheese Scone provides 9.5g of protein and 1.5g of fibre. For comparison, a general guide for adult daily protein intake is around 50g, so this item provides 19% of that target, and 5% of the adult daily fibre target of 30g.
Cheese Scone contains 1.2g of salt, 20% of the adult daily limit of 6g. This is a moderate contribution, leaving room within the daily limit for other meals.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
A Greggs Cheese Scone is made from 2 main components: scone dough and cheddar cheese. Each is prepared separately, often using centrally produced ingredients, before being assembled and baked in shop ovens.
None of this means the ingredients are unsafe; all additives used are approved for use in UK food. What it indicates is the degree of industrial formulation involved. A home-baked equivalent, made with fresh pastry and a freshly made filling in one kitchen, would typically involve far fewer steps and far fewer additives. The version sold at Greggs reaches a comparable end result using centrally produced pastry and fillings, baked fresh in shop ovens, with a number of functional additives designed to keep the product consistent across thousands of shops.
Mature cheddar cheese, grated throughout the dough
Looking at the ingredient list rather than just the nutrition panel tells a different story. Even where individual macros look moderate, the number of separately manufactured components and the additives used to bind, thicken, colour and flavour them place almost every item in this range in the most processed food category under the NOVA classification system.
Processing (NOVA classification)
A Greggs Cheese Scone falls into NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of the processing involved, rather than by their individual nutrients. Group 4 covers products that are formulated mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods, plus additives, using a series of industrial processes with little or no whole food remaining recognisable in the final product. In this item, that is reflected in the laminated pastry and centrally prepared filling typical of the range. This classification applies to almost all bakery items at Greggs, and indeed to most bakery and convenience food generally; it is not a finding specific to this item.
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: Cheese Scone
Wheat
Contains
Rye
Not present
Barley
Not present
Oats
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Soya
May contain traces
Milk
Contains
Eggs
Contains
Fish
Not present
Crustaceans
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Contains
Molluscs
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Greggs prepares food in kitchens where allergens are present and equipment is shared. "May contain traces" reflects cross-contact risk. Greggs cannot guarantee any item is completely allergen-free.
Frequently asked questions
A Greggs Cheese Scone contains 312 kcal, which is 16% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake.
A Greggs Cheese Scone contains 6.5g of saturated fat, 33% of the adult daily guideline of 20g, and 50% of the guideline for a child aged 7 to 10 (13g).
Yes. A Greggs Cheese Scone falls into NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. This reflects the laminated pastry and centrally prepared filling typical of the range. This is a description of how the food is made and formulated, not a statement that it is unsafe to eat.
A Greggs Cheese Scone contains 3g of sugar, 10% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g.
A Greggs Cheese Scone contains wheat, milk, eggs and mustard. May also contain traces of soya from shared kitchen equipment.
At 312 kcal, the Cheese Scone sits roughly in the middle of the range for this category.
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Nutrition and allergen information from Greggs UK official sources (greggs.com product pages and allergen guide) and convergent UK-specific estimates where official breakdowns were not available. Figures are per item as sold and may vary slightly by recipe updates or location. Seasonal items may not be on the permanent menu. Reference intakes: EU Reference Intakes for an average adult (2,000 kcal); NHS/SACN free sugar and saturated fat guidelines. For guidance only, not medical advice.
