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HobNob Chocolate Chip nutrition: sugar, calories, saturated fat, fibre and more
How much sugar is in McVitie's HobNob Chocolate Chip? Each biscuit weighs 15g and contains 4.5g of free sugar. It is moderate in sugar compared with the highest-sugar biscuits, and contains wholegrain ingredients.
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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 (15g)
4.5g
sugar
74
kcal
1.5g
sat fat
4.5g free sugar. 19% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
2 biscuits
2 biscuits
2 biscuits (30g)
9g
sugar
148
kcal
3g
sat fat
9g free sugar. 38% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
3 biscuits
3 biscuits
3 biscuits (45g)
13.5g
sugar
222
kcal
4.5g
sat fat
13.5g free sugar. 56% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
4 biscuits
4 biscuits
4 biscuits (60g)
18g
sugar
296
kcal
6g
sat fat
18g free sugar. 75% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Full pack
Full pack (18 biscuits)
270g entire pack
81g
sugar
1332
kcal
27g
sat fat
81g free sugar in the full pack. 270% of the adult daily limit of 30g.
Sugar
McVitie's HobNob Chocolate Chip contains 4.5g of free sugar per biscuit. Each biscuit weighs 15g. Three biscuits deliver 13.5g of free sugar and 222 calories. The Chocolate Chip Hobnob uses the same wholegrain oat base as the original, with chocolate chips throughout rather than a chocolate coating.
All added sugar in HobNob Chocolate Chip 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 4.5g per biscuit, HobNob Chocolate Chip is moderate in sugar. Three biscuits deliver 13.5g of free sugar, which is 56% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Moderate in sugar with 56% of the daily limit from three biscuits
McVitie's HobNob Chocolate Chip contains 4.5g of free sugar per biscuit (15g). Three biscuits deliver 13.5g of free sugar, 56% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10 and 71% for a child aged 4 to 6. The Chocolate Chip Hobnob uses the same wholegrain oat base as the original, with chocolate chips throughout rather than a chocolate coating.
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 HobNob Chocolate Chip (13.5g sugar)
Age
Daily limit
3 biscuits
Age 4 to 6
19g
71%
Age 7 to 10
24g
56%
Age 11 and over
30g
45%
Adult
30g
45%
Source: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015). Red = High (over 75% of daily limit). Amber = Moderate (20 to 74%).
Calories
Each HobNob Chocolate Chip contains 74 calories. Three biscuits deliver 222 calories. The full pack of 18 pieces contains 1332 calories.
For a child aged 4 to 6, three biscuits represent approximately 16% 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: HobNob Chocolate Chip by quantity
1 biscuit
74 kcal
2 biscuits
148 kcal
3 biscuits
222 kcal
4 biscuits
296 kcal
74 kcal per biscuit.
Saturated fat
HobNob Chocolate Chip contains 1.5g of saturated fat per biscuit. Three biscuits deliver 4.5g of saturated fat, 23% 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
HobNob Chocolate Chip contains 0.8g of fibre per biscuit. Three biscuits provide 2.4g of fibre, a modest contribution toward the adult daily target of 30g.
The wholegrain ingredients in HobNob Chocolate Chip contribute to its fibre content. Wholegrain biscuits generally provide more fibre per gram than those made from refined flour, though biscuits remain a modest fibre source compared with wholegrain cereals, bread or fruit.
Protein
HobNob Chocolate Chip contains 1.1g of protein per biscuit. Three biscuits provide 3.3g 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
Fibre0.8g of 30g target
3%
Protein1.1g of 24g target
5%
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
HobNob Chocolate Chip is made with wholegrain ingredients, and falls into NOVA group 4 under the food processing classification system used in nutrition research.
Whole grain
HobNob Chocolate Chip contains wholegrain ingredients, typically wholemeal wheat flour or rolled oats. This contributes to the fibre content at 0.8g per biscuit. Wholegrain biscuits provide more fibre than refined alternatives, though the overall fibre contribution per biscuit remains modest.
Processing (NOVA classification)
HobNob Chocolate Chip 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
HobNob Chocolate Chip contains 0.12g of salt per biscuit. Three biscuits contain 0.4g 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 HobNob Chocolate Chip weighs 15g and contains 4.5g of free sugar. Three biscuits deliver 13.5g of free sugar, 56% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Per biscuit: 4.5g sugar, 74 kcal, 1.5g saturated fat, 0.12g salt, 0.8g fibre, 1.1g protein. Per three biscuits: 13.5g sugar, 222 kcal, 4.5g saturated fat.
Each HobNob Chocolate Chip contains 1.5g of saturated fat. Three biscuits deliver 4.5g, 23% of the adult daily guideline. For a child aged 7 to 10 whose guideline is 13g, three biscuits deliver 35%.
A child aged 4 to 6 (19g daily limit) would reach their limit at 5 biscuits. A child aged 7 to 10 (24g limit) would reach their limit at 6 biscuits.
Yes. HobNob Chocolate Chip contains wholegrain ingredients. This is reflected in its fibre content of 0.8g per biscuit, which is higher than comparable biscuits made from refined flour.
Yes. Under the NOVA classification system, HobNob Chocolate Chip 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 4.5g per biscuit, HobNob Chocolate Chip is moderate. Plain options like Rich Tea (1.5g) or Digestives (2.8g) contain less, while chocolate-coated, cream-filled or jam-filled biscuits typically contain more.
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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.
