Nutrition Explained

Typical Nutritional Composition

On our product packs we list all of its nutritional content. This page lists these nutritional items and explains what they are. The values for nutritional composition are given for each 100g of the product. A single portion of the product will not be 100g.

Carbohydrate
Source of energy and a source of fibre. Sub-divided into starchy carbohydrate and sugars.
Energy (Calories)
Found in all food in differing amounts. Needed for growth, activity and keeping the body working properly. Measured in calories (kcal) and kilojoules (KJ). If you eat more energy than your body uses up, you will gain weight. If you eat less energy than your body uses up, you will lose weight. If you eat the same amount of energy as you use up, your weight will stay the same.
Energy (Kilojoules)
Found in all food in differing amounts. Needed for growth, activity and keeping the body working properly. Measured in calories (kcal) and kilojoules (KJ). If you eat more energy than your body uses up, you will gain weight. If you eat less energy than your body uses up, you will lose weight. If you eat the same amount of energy as you use up, your weight will stay the same.
Fat
Source of energy, essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins. Sub-divided into different types of fat.
Fibre
For a healthy digestive system and to help reduce the risk of certain diseases. Sub-divided into different types, soluble and insoluble.
Protein
For growth, repair and renewal.
Salt Equivalent
The amount of salt that contains the same or equivalent amount of sodium. 1g sodium is the amount in 2.5g salt.
Sodium
Sodium is important for maintaining the water balance of the body and for muscle and nerve activity. There is 1g of sodium in 2.5g of salt.
Calcium
Needed for healthy bones and teeth and working muscles.
Iron
Important for a healthy immune system, energy, concentration and healthy blood. Not eating enough iron-rich foods can make you feel tired, unable to concentrate and irritable.
Folic Acid
Important in protein metabolism, formation of red blood cells, cell development, reducing the risk of neural tube defects in unborn babies and maintaining a healthy heart.
Niacin
Participates in many metabolic reactions including using food energy. Healthy skin, hair and nails.
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
Needed for normal growth, a healthy immune system, production of anti-stress hormones and release of energy from food.
Riboflavin (B2)
Important for releasing & using energy and needed for many metabolic reactions such as making complex chemical compounds from food. Healthy skin, hair and nails.
Thiamin (B1)
Important for energy metabolism, particularly energy release from carbohydrate, and nerve transmission.
Vitamin B12
For healthy growth and development, healthy blood and a healthy nervous system.
Vitamin B6
For healthy skin, a healthy nervous system, healthy blood and a healthy immune system. Important for protein metabolism and sex hormones.
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

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