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Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread: calories, sugar and salt

Per portion of Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains 406 kcal, 34g of free sugar (8.5 teaspoons) and 0.4g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.

Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Milk, Soya, Wheat / Gluten

Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt

Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains 406 kcal, 20g of fat (12g saturated), 51g of carbohydrate (34g total sugar), 4.8g of protein and 0.4g of salt per portion.

Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

ServingCaloriesSaltTotal sugarFree sugar= teaspoonsCarbsProtein
Per portion406 kcal0.4g34g34g8.5 tsp51g4.8g

Sugar in Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains 34g of free sugar per standard serving. 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. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.

Free sugar by portion: Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

PortionAdult (female)   30gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   30gAge 7 to 10   24gAge 4 to 6   19g
Per portion34g   113%34g   113%34g   113%34g   142%34g   179%

Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks 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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.

Salt in Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains 0.4g of salt per standard serving. Low salt

Children have lower salt limits: 3g a day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.

Salt by portion: Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

PortionAdult (female)   6gAdult (male)   6gAge 11 to 17   6gAge 7 to 10   5gAge 4 to 6   3g
Per portion0.4g   7%0.4g   7%0.4g   7%0.4g   8%0.4g   14%

Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks 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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.

Calories in Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains 406 kcal of calories per standard serving. Moderate calories

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

PortionAdult (female)   2000 kcalAdult (male)   2500 kcalAge 11 to 17   1936 kcalAge 7 to 10   1553 kcalAge 4 to 6   1291 kcal
Per portion406 kcal   20%406 kcal   16%406 kcal   21%406 kcal   26%406 kcal   31%

Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks 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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.

Saturated fat in Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains 12g of saturated fat per standard serving. 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 portion: Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

PortionAdult (female)   20gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   20gAge 7 to 10   18gAge 4 to 6   16g
Per portion12g   60%12g   40%12g   60%12g   67%12g   75%

Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks 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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.

Fibre in Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains 1.2g of fibre per standard serving. Low fibre

Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under. UK guidance is 30g a day for adults and 15g for ages 4 to 6.

Fibre by portion: Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

PortionAdult (female)   30gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   25gAge 7 to 10   20gAge 4 to 6   15g
Per portion1.2g   4%1.2g   4%1.2g   5%1.2g   6%1.2g   8%

Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks 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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

PortionTotal sugarFree (added) sugarNaturally occurringFree sugar in teaspoons
Per portion34g34g0g8.5 tsp

Effectively all of the sugar in Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread counts as free sugar. There is no dairy or whole fruit in it to hold any of it back.

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 count as free sugar.

UPF classification: is Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread ultra-processed?

NOVA 4: ultra-processed

Reading the published ingredient list, Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains emulsifiers, flavourings. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.

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.

Ingredients

Ingredients

Salted butter (20%)(butter ( MILK ), salt), sweetened condensed milk (whole MILK , sugar), Belgian milk chocolate (17%)(sugar, cocoa butter, whole MILK powder, cocoa mass, emulsifier: SOYA lecithin, vanilla extract), wheat flour ( WHEAT flour, calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, thiamine, folic acid), partially inverted refiners syrup, palm oil, caster sugar, soft light brown sugar (sugar, cane molasses, inverted sugar syrup), cornflour, whey powder ( MILK ), natural vanilla flavouring, emulsifier: mono and di glycerides of fatty acids.

Allergens at a glance

Allergen information: Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

Wheat / GlutenPresent
RyeNot present
BarleyNot present
OatsNot present
SpeltNot present
Tree NutsNot present
PeanutsNot present
SesameNot present
SoyaPresent
MilkPresent
EggsNot present
FishNot present
CrustaceansNot present
MolluscsNot present
CeleryNot present
MustardNot present
LupinNot present
Sulphur DioxideNot present

Starbucks prepares food where all 14 major allergens are present and equipment is shared, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread?+
Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains 406 kcal per portion, which is 20% of an adult's 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 31% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.
How much sugar is in Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread?+
Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains 34g of total sugar per portion, of which 34g is free sugar, about 8.5 teaspoons. That is 113% of the NHS daily free sugar limit for an adult and 179% for a child aged 4 to 6.
How much salt is in Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread?+
Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains 0.4g of salt. Boone calculates that as 7% of an adult's 6g daily limit and 14% of the 3g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.
How much saturated fat is in Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread?+
Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains 12g of saturated fat, 60% of the 20g daily guideline for an adult woman and 40% of the 30g guideline for an adult man.
How much protein is in Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread?+
Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains 4.8g of protein, which Boone calculates as 10% of a 50g adult daily target.
Is Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread ultra-processed?+
Boone classifies Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread as NOVA group 4, based on the emulsifiers, flavourings named in its published ingredient list.
Is Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread suitable for children?+
Its 0.4g of salt is 14% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6, and its 12g of saturated fat is 75% of their daily guideline. That does not make it off limits, but it does use up a share of a young child's day in one item.
What allergens are in Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread?+
Starbucks Belgian Chocolate Caramel Shortbread contains milk, soya, wheat / gluten. Starbucks prepares food in kitchens where all 14 major allergens are present, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free.