One standard Bourbon biscuit has about 68–70 calories, though brands range from roughly 60 to 75 kcal per biscuit.
Chocolatey, sandwiched, and hard to stop at one—Bourbon biscuits are a tea-time classic. If you’re checking the label or logging snacks, knowing the energy in a single Bourbon helps you stay on track. The short story: most UK-style Bourbon creams hover around 69 kcal each (about 14 g per biscuit), while Indian-market versions tend to be smaller, so the calorie count per cookie can be lower.
Bourbon Biscuit Calories At A Glance
The figures below pull together typical pack data so you can compare quickly. Values show a single biscuit where packs list per-biscuit info, and an approximate per-biscuit figure where packs list multi-biscuit servings.
| Brand / Pack | Per Biscuit (kcal) | Per 100g (kcal) |
|---|---|---|
| McVitie’s Bourbon Creams | 69 | 488 |
| Crawford’s Bourbon Creams | 68 | 488 |
| Jack’s Bourbon Creams | 68 | 486 |
| Britannia Bourbon Biscuits | ~62 | ~481 |
| Parle Bourbon (Fab!) | ~43* | 467 |
| Devon Cream Bourbon Creams | ~60 | 480 |
*Many Parle Bourbon packs list 3 cookies ≈ 130 kcal; cookie size is smaller than typical UK cream biscuits, which explains the lower per-piece number.
How Many Calories In One Bourbon Biscuit (Per Biscuit Math)
When a label gives energy “per 100 g” only, divide by 100 and multiply by the biscuit’s weight. A UK Bourbon cream usually weighs about 14 g, so 488 kcal per 100 g works out to about 68–70 kcal per biscuit (4.88 × 14 ≈ 68.3). If your pack says 480 kcal per 100 g, a 14 g biscuit lands near 67 kcal.
What Counts As “One Biscuit”?
Pack sizes, thickness, and cream layers vary. McVitie’s and Crawford’s list a biscuit around 14 g; supermarket own-brands often match that. Some international packs are closer to 10–12 g per cookie, which pushes the per-piece number down even when the 100 g figure is similar.
Macros In A Bourbon Cream
Calories tell you the energy. If you’re tracking macros, a classic Bourbon cream is mostly carbohydrate with a fair bit of fat and a little protein. Using a typical nutrition panel (per 100 g) as a guide—carbs ~66 g, sugars ~28–30 g, fat ~21–22 g, saturates ~13 g, protein ~5–6 g—you can estimate per biscuit by scaling to 14 g:
Estimated Per Biscuit (14 g)
- Carbohydrate: ~9.2–9.3 g
- Of which sugars: ~4.1–4.3 g
- Fat: ~3.0–3.2 g
- Of which saturates: ~1.8–1.9 g
- Protein: ~0.8–0.9 g
- Salt: ~0.03 g
Brand Notes From Common Packs
McVitie’s Bourbon Creams
These are the reference many calorie trackers use. The label shows about 488 kcal per 100 g and a biscuit near 14 g, which gives 69 kcal each. Sugars sit close to 30 g per 100 g, so one biscuit lands a touch over 4 g sugars.
Crawford’s Bourbon Creams
Close numbers: around 488 kcal per 100 g, with a per-biscuit line of 68 kcal. The sugars line often sits just under 30 g per 100 g. Texture is slightly crisper than some brands, which makes neat halves when you split one.
Britannia Bourbon
Many packs list “2 biscuits = 125 kcal.” That puts a single biscuit near 62 kcal. The per-100 g figure often reads about 481 kcal. The biscuits are slimmer than the common UK cream, so the per-piece value is lower even when per-100 g matches the pack above it on the shelf.
Parle Fab! Bourbon
Labels frequently show “3 cookies = 130 kcal,” pointing to about 43 kcal each, while per-100 g sits near 467 kcal. The difference is cookie weight: the single cookie is lighter, not wildly different in mix. Swap between regions and you’ll see the per-piece number move for that reason.
Supermarket Own-Brand
Lots of own-brand sleeves mirror McVitie’s: close to 486–488 kcal per 100 g and 68–70 kcal per biscuit, again at around 14 g each. If you want to be exact, weigh one biscuit once and note the result for later logs.
Calorie Math You Can Trust
From Per 100 g To Per Biscuit
If the panel shows 486 kcal per 100 g and your biscuit weighs 14.2 g, multiply 4.86 by 14.2 for 69.0 kcal. A 12.5 g biscuit at the same per-100 g line lands near 60.8 kcal.
From Per Biscuit Back To Per 100 g
Given 69 kcal per 14.1 g, divide 69 by 14.1 to get 4.89 kcal per gram, then scale to 100 g for 489 kcal. That’s why brands compare so neatly.
When Packs List “Per 2 Biscuits”
Split the calories and check the serving weight. Some use 28 g; others 25 g. A 25 g serving means 12.5 g per biscuit, which lowers the per-piece number even if per-100 g is the same.
Why The Numbers Move
Recipe tweaks change the math. More cream filling bumps both sugars and fat. Extra cocoa tweaks carbs slightly. And if a biscuit is heavier than 14 g, all the per-biscuit numbers climb even when the per-100 g line stays the same.
Portions: From Tea Break To “Oops, Half The Pack”
It’s easy to pour a handful and lose count. This quick guide totals common portions using the standard UK figure of 69 kcal per biscuit. If your brand is lighter or heavier, adjust the multiplier.
| Number Of Biscuits | Calories (kcal) | Handy Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 | Pair with tea or coffee to slow snacking |
| 2 | 138 | Nice for a small treat plate |
| 3 | 207 | Closer to a mini dessert |
| 5 | 345 | Similar to a medium slice of cake |
| 10 | 690 | Roughly a third of an average daily snack budget |
Where A Bourbon Fits In Your Day
As a ballpark guide, NHS guidance on calories uses 2,500 kcal per day for men and 2,000 kcal per day for women. On that basis, one 69 kcal biscuit is around 3% of a 2,000 kcal day.
Thinking About Sugar
A single Bourbon often carries about 4 g of sugars. UK advice sets a daily limit for “free sugars” at 30 g for adults; see the NHS page on sugar. Two biscuits add roughly 8 g toward that 30 g allowance.
Label Reading Tips That Pay Off
Per 100 g vs Per Biscuit
Per-100 g lines make brand-to-brand comparison easy; per-biscuit lines make portion planning easy. Use both. If only one is printed, a quick calc bridges the gap.
Watch For Biscuit Weight
Two packs can show similar energy per 100 g but markedly different per-biscuit numbers if the biscuits themselves are different sizes. A 12 g cookie at 480 kcal per 100 g sits near 58 kcal; a 16 g cookie at the same 480 kcal per 100 g lands near 77 kcal.
Check The Sugars Line
Chocolate creams usually land near 28–30 g sugars per 100 g. Per biscuit that’s a bit over 4 g, which is handy to know if you’re keeping an eye on teeth or blood sugar.
Smarter Ways To Enjoy Bourbon Biscuits
Pick A Portion Before You Open The Pack
Count out one or two biscuits onto a plate and put the rest away. It’s a small step that helps appetite catch up with appetite cues.
Make A Little Dessert
Crush one biscuit over Greek yogurt, spoon on a few berries, and you’ve got crunch, cocoa, and sweetness for under 150 kcal.
Go For Mini Packs When You Can
Snack-size sleeves make built-in portion control simple. They travel well, and it’s easier to stop when the sleeve is empty.
Slow The Bite
Match your biscuit with tea or coffee and take your time. Sips between bites draw out the treat without adding more calories.
Reading The Label: A Quick Five
- Biscuit weight: look for “per biscuit (g)” or weigh one once.
- Energy per 100 g: use this line to compare brands.
- Sugars per 100 g: most sit near 28–30 g; about 4 g per biscuit.
- Fat and saturates: about 21–22 g fat and 13 g saturates per 100 g.
- Salt: usually around 0.24–0.30 g per 100 g, so about 0.03 g per biscuit.
Regional Packs In Brief
UK biscuits and South Asian biscuits are cousins, not clones. A lighter cookie means fewer calories per piece. Use the per-100 g line and the weight of the cookie in your hand to align the numbers.
A Note On Ingredients
Bourbons commonly list wheat flour, sugar, vegetable oils, cocoa powder, raising agents, and flavouring. Many contain palm oil and may include milk traces. If you track dairy or prefer vegan lines, scan the label, as recipes can change between markets and pack sizes.
Practical Takeaways
- Most UK Bourbon creams sit near 68–70 kcal per biscuit; many list 14 g as a typical size.
- Per 100 g figures stay close to 480–490 kcal across brands; use biscuit weight to translate that to your pack.
- About 4 g sugars per biscuit makes it easy to track against the 30 g adult daily guideline.
- Plan portions, read both per-100 g and per-biscuit lines, and enjoy your snack without guesswork.
Enjoy the biscuit with calm awareness.