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Tunnock's Caramel Wafer nutrition: sugar, calories, saturated fat, fibre and more
How much sugar is in Tunnock's Caramel Wafer? Each piece weighs 30g and contains 10g of free sugar. Two pieces deliver 20g of free sugar, 83% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
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Sugar, calories and saturated fat by portion
The figures below show total sugar, calories and saturated fat for one to two pieces, and for the full pack.
Single piece
1 piece
1 piece (30g)
10g
sugar
139
kcal
4.5g
sat fat
10g free sugar. 42% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
2 pieces
2 pieces
2 pieces (60g)
20g
sugar
278
kcal
9g
sat fat
20g free sugar. 83% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Full pack
Full pack (8 pieces)
240g entire pack
80g
sugar
1112
kcal
36g
sat fat
80g free sugar in the full pack. 267% of the adult daily limit of 30g.
Sugar
Tunnock's Tunnock's Caramel Wafer contains 10g of free sugar per piece. Each piece weighs 30g. Two pieces deliver 20g of free sugar and 278 calories. The Tunnock's Caramel Wafer stacks layers of wafer and caramel, coated in milk chocolate. It has the highest saturated fat content of any individual biscuit in this guide.
All added sugar in Tunnock's Caramel Wafer 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 10g per piece, Tunnock's Caramel Wafer is among the higher-sugar options in this guide. Two pieces deliver 20g of free sugar, which is 105% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 83% for a child aged 7 to 10.
Because each Tunnock's Caramel Wafer is a single 30g piece rather than a small biscuit, it is realistically eaten one or two at a time rather than three or four. The figures in this guide use two as the reference quantity for that reason.
Tunnock's Caramel Wafer is one of the higher-sugar items in this guide
Tunnock's Tunnock's Caramel Wafer contains 10g of free sugar per piece (30g). Two pieces deliver 20g of free sugar, 83% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10 and 105% for a child aged 4 to 6. The Tunnock's Caramel Wafer stacks layers of wafer and caramel, coated in milk chocolate. It has the highest saturated fat content of any individual biscuit in this guide.
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 two pieces as a percentage of the daily free sugar limit for each age group.
Free sugar as % of daily NHS limit: 2 Tunnock's Caramel Wafer (20g sugar)
Age
Daily limit
2 biscuits
Age 4 to 6
19g
105%
Age 7 to 10
24g
83%
Age 11 and over
30g
67%
Adult
30g
67%
Source: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015). Red = High (over 75% of daily limit). Amber = Moderate (20 to 74%).
Calories
Each Tunnock's Caramel Wafer contains 139 calories. Two pieces deliver 278 calories. The full pack of 8 pieces contains 1112 calories.
For a child aged 4 to 6, two pieces represent approximately 19% 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: Tunnock's Caramel Wafer by quantity
1 piece
139 kcal
2 pieces
278 kcal
139 kcal per piece.
Saturated fat
Tunnock's Caramel Wafer contains 4.5g of saturated fat per piece. Two pieces deliver 9g of saturated fat, 45% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
This is a high saturated fat content for a biscuit. The saturated fat comes from the butter content, which is characteristic of shortbread and layered wafer products. High saturated fat intake is associated with raised LDL cholesterol, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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
Tunnock's Caramel Wafer contains 0.4g of fibre per piece. Two pieces provide 0.8g 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
Tunnock's Caramel Wafer contains 1.6g of protein per piece. Two pieces provide 3.2g 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 piece
Fibre0.4g of 30g target
1%
Protein1.6g of 24g target
7%
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
Tunnock's Caramel Wafer is made from refined flour, and falls into NOVA group 4 under the food processing classification system used in nutrition research.
Whole grain
Tunnock's Caramel Wafer is made from refined flour rather than whole grain. This is typical of most biscuits and is reflected in the low fibre content of 0.4g per piece. 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)
Tunnock's Caramel Wafer 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
Tunnock's Caramel Wafer contains 0.1g of salt per piece. Two pieces contain 0.2g 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 Tunnock's Caramel Wafer weighs 30g and contains 10g of free sugar. Two pieces deliver 20g of free sugar, 83% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Per piece: 10g sugar, 139 kcal, 4.5g saturated fat, 0.1g salt, 0.4g fibre, 1.6g protein. Per two pieces: 20g sugar, 278 kcal, 9g saturated fat.
Each Tunnock's Caramel Wafer contains 4.5g of saturated fat. Two pieces deliver 9g, 45% of the adult daily guideline. For a child aged 7 to 10 whose guideline is 13g, two pieces deliver 69%.
A child aged 4 to 6 (19g daily limit) would reach their limit at 2 pieces. A child aged 7 to 10 (24g limit) would reach their limit at 3 pieces.
No. Tunnock's Caramel Wafer is made from refined flour rather than whole grain. The fibre content is low at 0.4g per piece.
Yes. Under the NOVA classification system, Tunnock's Caramel Wafer 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 10g per piece, Tunnock's Caramel Wafer is toward the higher end of UK biscuits. Plain biscuits like Rich Tea (1.5g) or Digestives (2.8g) contain considerably less sugar per biscuit.
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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.
