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Maynards Liquorice Allsorts nutrition: sugar, calories and salt per piece
How much sugar is in Maynards Liquorice Allsorts? Each piece weighs approximately 6.5g and contains 3.5g of free sugar. Unlike most sweets in this guide, Liquorice Allsorts are also notably higher in salt, at 0.04g per piece.
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How much sugar in different portion sizes
The figures below show total free sugar, calories and salt for four realistic portion sizes, from a small amount to a full bag or tube.
Small portion
2 pieces
2 pieces (13g)
7g
sugar
42
kcal
0.1g
salt
7g free sugar. 37% of the daily limit for a 7-year-old and 37% for a 4-year-old.
Standard portion
4 pieces
4 pieces (26g)
14g
sugar
84
kcal
0.2g
salt
14g free sugar. 58% of the daily limit for a 7-year-old and 74% for a 4-year-old.
Larger portion
8 pieces
8 pieces (52g)
28g
sugar
168
kcal
0.3g
salt
28g free sugar. Exceeds the daily limit for all children and the adult daily limit of 30g is nearly reached.
Full bag
Full 130g bag (approx 20)
Entire bag
70g
sugar
420
kcal
0.8g
salt
70g free sugar and 0.8g salt. More than twice the daily sugar limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Sugar
Maynards Bassetts Liquorice Allsorts are a mixture of liquorice, fondant and jelly sweets. Each piece weighs approximately 6.5g and contains 3.5g of free sugar. The different types of pieces in an Allsorts pack vary slightly in composition, but the average sugar content is consistent across the range.
All sugar in Maynards Liquorice Allsorts counts as free sugar under NHS guidelines. The fondant centres and sugar-panned exteriors are both primarily sugar. The liquorice component itself contributes less sugar than the fondant layers, but the overall product is still high in free sugar.
A standard 130g bag contains approximately 20 pieces and 70g of free sugar. That is more than twice the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10. The strong flavour of liquorice can limit consumption compared to milder sweets, which is a practical moderating factor even if the nutritional profile is similar.
Liquorice Allsorts are higher in salt than most sweets
Most sweets in this guide contain negligible salt. Liquorice Allsorts are different. Each piece contains 0.04g of salt from the liquorice component. A standard bag of ten pieces delivers 0.4g of salt alongside 35g of free sugar. For children aged 4 to 6, whose daily salt limit is 3g, the salt content is worth noting alongside the sugar figure.
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 4 pieces as a percentage of the daily free sugar limit for each age group.
Free sugar as % of daily NHS limit: 4 Maynards Liquorice Allsorts nutrition (14g sugar)
Age
Daily limit
4 pieces
Age 4 to 6
19g
74%
Age 7 to 10
24g
58%
Age 11 and over
30g
47%
Adult
30g
47%
Source: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015). Red = High (over 75% of daily limit). Amber = Moderate (20 to 74%).
Calories
Each Liquorice Allsorts piece contains 21 calories. Ten pieces deliver 210 calories. A full 130g bag contains approximately 420 calories.
The higher calorie count compared to small gummy sweets reflects the larger piece size and the fat content in some varieties of Allsorts. The primary nutritional concern remains the free sugar content.
Calories: Maynards Liquorice Allsorts nutrition by quantity
1 pieces
21 kcal
5 pieces
105 kcal
10 pieces
210 kcal
20 pieces
420 kcal
Nutrition from UK product labels. 21 kcal per piece.
Salt
Each Maynards Liquorice Allsorts piece contains 0.04g of salt. This is higher than almost any other sweet in this guide. Ten pieces deliver 0.4g of salt. For a child aged 4 to 6 whose daily salt limit is 3g, ten Allsorts represent 13 percent of their daily salt allowance from a single sweet snack.
Salt in Allsorts comes from the liquorice component. Natural liquorice contains ammonium chloride, which contributes a salty taste and adds to the measured salt content. The NHS recommends a maximum of 3g of salt per day for children aged 4 to 6, rising to 5g for ages 7 to 10 and 6g for age 11 and over.
NHS recommended daily maximum salt intake
Age 4 to 6No more than 3g per day
Age 7 to 10No more than 5g per day
Age 11 and overNo more than 6g per day
Frequently asked questions
Each piece weighs approximately 6.5g and contains 3.5g of free sugar. A 130g bag contains around 20 pieces and 70g of free sugar, more than twice the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Per piece: 3.5g sugar, 21 kcal, 0.04g salt, 6.5g weight. Per 4 pieces: 14g sugar, 84 kcal, 0.16g salt. Per full 130g bag: 70g sugar, 420 kcal, 0.8g salt.
Higher than most sweets, yes. Each piece contains 0.04g of salt from the liquorice component. Ten pieces deliver 0.4g of salt. This is still well within daily limits but is notably higher than other confectionery products.
A child aged 4 to 6 (19g daily limit) would reach their limit at about 5 pieces. A child aged 7 to 10 (24g limit) would reach their limit at about 7 pieces.
Liquorice in confectionery quantities is not considered harmful for children. The NHS recommends limiting free sugar intake, which applies to all confectionery including liquorice products. The salt content in Allsorts is higher than most sweets but still modest in absolute terms.
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Nutrition data from UK product labels. Daily limits: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015); SACN Dietary Reference Values for calories; NHS salt targets by age. For guidance only, not medical advice.
