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Own brand Jammie Biscuit nutrition: sugar, calories, saturated fat, fibre and more
How much sugar is in Own brand Jammie Biscuit? Each biscuit weighs 19g and contains 5.8g of free sugar. It is moderate in sugar compared with the highest-sugar biscuits, and is made from refined flour.
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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 (19g)
5.8g
sugar
83
kcal
1g
sat fat
5.8g free sugar. 24% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
2 biscuits
2 biscuits
2 biscuits (38g)
11.6g
sugar
166
kcal
2g
sat fat
11.6g free sugar. 48% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
3 biscuits
3 biscuits
3 biscuits (57g)
17.4g
sugar
249
kcal
3g
sat fat
17.4g free sugar. 73% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
4 biscuits
4 biscuits
4 biscuits (76g)
23.2g
sugar
332
kcal
4g
sat fat
23.2g free sugar. 97% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Full pack
Full pack (12 biscuits)
228g entire pack
69.6g
sugar
996
kcal
12g
sat fat
69.6g free sugar in the full pack. 232% of the adult daily limit of 30g.
Sugar
Supermarket own brand Own brand Jammie Biscuit contains 5.8g of free sugar per biscuit. Each biscuit weighs 19g. Three biscuits deliver 17.4g of free sugar and 249 calories. Own-label jam-filled shortcake biscuits typically use a similar shortcake base and fruit jam filling to the Jammie Dodger, often with a slightly lower price and similar nutrition.
All added sugar in Own brand Jammie Biscuit 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 5.8g per biscuit, Own brand Jammie Biscuit is moderate in sugar. Three biscuits deliver 17.4g of free sugar, which is 73% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Moderate in sugar with 73% of the daily limit from three biscuits
Supermarket own brand Own brand Jammie Biscuit contains 5.8g of free sugar per biscuit (19g). Three biscuits deliver 17.4g of free sugar, 73% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10 and 92% for a child aged 4 to 6. Own-label jam-filled shortcake biscuits typically use a similar shortcake base and fruit jam filling to the Jammie Dodger, often with a slightly lower price and similar nutrition.
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 Own brand Jammie Biscuit (17.4g sugar)
Age
Daily limit
3 biscuits
Age 4 to 6
19g
92%
Age 7 to 10
24g
73%
Age 11 and over
30g
58%
Adult
30g
58%
Source: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015). Red = High (over 75% of daily limit). Amber = Moderate (20 to 74%).
Calories
Each Own brand Jammie Biscuit contains 83 calories. Three biscuits deliver 249 calories. The full pack of 12 pieces contains 996 calories.
For a child aged 4 to 6, three biscuits represent approximately 17% 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: Own brand Jammie Biscuit by quantity
1 biscuit
83 kcal
2 biscuits
166 kcal
3 biscuits
249 kcal
4 biscuits
332 kcal
83 kcal per biscuit.
Saturated fat
Own brand Jammie Biscuit contains 1g of saturated fat per biscuit. Three biscuits deliver 3g of saturated fat, 15% 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
Own brand Jammie Biscuit contains 0.2g of fibre per biscuit. Three biscuits provide 0.6g of fibre, a small contribution toward the adult daily target of 30g.
Most biscuits made from refined flour are low in fibre. If increasing fibre intake is a priority, oat-based or wholegrain biscuits typically offer more.
Protein
Own brand Jammie Biscuit contains 0.9g of protein per biscuit. Three biscuits provide 2.7g 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
Fibre0.2g of 30g target
1%
Protein0.9g of 24g target
4%
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
Own brand Jammie Biscuit is made from refined flour, and falls into NOVA group 4 under the food processing classification system used in nutrition research.
Whole grain
Own brand Jammie Biscuit is made from refined flour rather than whole grain. This is typical of most biscuits and is reflected in the low fibre content of 0.2g per biscuit. The bran and germ layers of the grain that contain most of the naturally occurring fibre are removed during the refining process.
Processing (NOVA classification)
Own brand Jammie Biscuit 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
Own brand Jammie Biscuit contains 0.1g of salt per biscuit. Three biscuits contain 0.3g 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 Own brand Jammie Biscuit weighs 19g and contains 5.8g of free sugar. Three biscuits deliver 17.4g of free sugar, 73% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Per biscuit: 5.8g sugar, 83 kcal, 1g saturated fat, 0.1g salt, 0.2g fibre, 0.9g protein. Per three biscuits: 17.4g sugar, 249 kcal, 3g saturated fat.
Each Own brand Jammie Biscuit contains 1g of saturated fat. Three biscuits deliver 3g, 15% of the adult daily guideline. For a child aged 7 to 10 whose guideline is 13g, three biscuits deliver 23%.
A child aged 4 to 6 (19g daily limit) would reach their limit at 4 biscuits. A child aged 7 to 10 (24g limit) would reach their limit at 5 biscuits.
No. Own brand Jammie Biscuit is made from refined flour rather than whole grain. The fibre content is low at 0.2g per biscuit.
Yes. Under the NOVA classification system, Own brand Jammie Biscuit 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 5.8g per biscuit, Own brand Jammie Biscuit 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.
