Malt Loaf Slice — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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Malt Loaf Slice — 300 kcal, 7.5g protein and 62.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 35g serving.
Nutrition: Malt Loaf Slice (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 35g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5g | 2.6g |
| Carbohydrates | 62.0g | 21.7g |
| of which sugars | 30.0g | 10.5g |
| Fat | 2.0g | 0.7g |
| Fibre | 4.0g | 1.4g |
| Salt | 0.5g | 0.2g |
Typical values for generic malt loaf slice; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.
How many calories are in Malt Loaf Slice?
Malt Loaf Slice has 300 kcal per 100g. A typical 35g serving works out to 105 kcal — about 5% of a 2,000 kcal reference daily intake. Pre-packed portions vary by brand, so check the pack for the exact serving size.
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Is Malt Loaf Slice keto-friendly?
No. At 62.0g of carbs per 100g (including 30.0g sugars), malt loaf slice doesn't suit a ketogenic diet. If you're keto, look at meat snacks, cheese, nuts or seaweed instead.
Is Malt Loaf Slice a good source of protein?
Not especially. Malt Loaf Slice provides 7.5g of protein per 100g — around 2.6g per serving — so treat it as an occasional snack rather than a protein source. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.
Is Malt Loaf Slice healthy?
Not particularly — best treated as an occasional snack. On the downside, it's high in sugar (30.0g/100g). A typical 35g serving is 105 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.
Did you know? Malt loaf gets its dark colour, sticky texture and distinctive flavour from malt extract — made by sprouting and drying barley, the same core process used to make malted grain for brewing beer. Traditionally it's sliced and eaten with butter rather than on its own.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, malt loaf slice is high in sugar (30.0g/100g) and moderate in salt (0.5g/100g), with 4.0g of fibre. At 300 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.
Malt Loaf Slice is closest in profile to flapjack, but malt loaf slice carries less kcal (300 kcal vs 460 kcal for flapjack).
Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.
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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels