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Nairn's Oatcake Calories
Wholegrain oats, source of fiber, low sugar
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 piece (medium) of Nairn's Oatcake (30 g) has 129 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.8 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 0.8 mg of Manganese covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Nairn's Oatcake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 30 g
129
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
17.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 10% · Fat 35%
Nairn's Oatcake nutrition facts table · 2 piece (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 129 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.26 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 2 Pieces of Nairn's Oatcake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 30 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 20 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 40 g | 172 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 45 g | 194 kcal |
| 5 piece (jumbo) | 75 g | 323 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 100 g | 430 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nairn's Oatcake
What do Nairn's Oatcakes taste like?
Nairn's Oatcakes have a crisp texture and a noticeable, mildly nutty oat flavour, rather than the sweetness of a typical dessert biscuit. The exact taste can vary across Nairn's varieties, so a flavoured version may be quite different from a plain one.
What can you eat with Nairn's Oatcakes?
Nairn's Oatcakes pair well with cheese, hummus, avocado, or nut butter. Their crisp, relatively neutral oat flavour works with savoury toppings as well as fruit or other sweet spreads.
Can Nairn's Oatcakes replace crackers?
Yes, Nairn's Oatcakes can stand in for crackers on a snack plate or alongside soup. They are thicker and more oat-forward than many crackers, so choose toppings that can sit securely on their crisp surface.
Are Nairn's Oatcakes sweet or savoury?
Nairn's Oatcakes are generally mildly flavoured rather than strongly sweet, which makes them suitable for savoury toppings. Nairn's sells different varieties, however, and flavoured versions may taste sweeter or more savoury than the plain kind.
Can you toast Nairn's Oatcakes?
You can warm Nairn's Oatcakes briefly, but they are already baked and ready to eat, so toasting is optional. Watch them closely because their thin, dry texture can make them brown or crumble quickly.
How do you make a quick snack with Nairn's Oatcakes?
For a quick snack, top Nairn's Oatcakes with cheese and sliced tomato, hummus and cucumber, or nut butter and banana. Adding a topping with protein or fat makes the snack more substantial than eating the oatcakes alone.
Can Nairn's Oatcakes be used instead of bread?
Nairn's Oatcakes can replace bread for small open-faced snacks, but they are crisp and crumbly rather than soft and flexible. Use a modest topping and avoid trying to fold or roll them like a sandwich.
How should you store Nairn's Oatcakes after opening?
Keep opened Nairn's Oatcakes in a tightly closed packet or airtight container in a cool, dry place. Moisture softens their crisp texture, so reseal the pack promptly and follow any storage directions printed on it.
Are Nairn's Oatcakes good before a workout?
Nairn's Oatcakes can provide carbohydrate before a workout, especially when paired with a topping that suits your appetite. Eat them early enough to feel comfortable during exercise; a large or rich topping may not suit everyone just beforehand.
Can you use Nairn's Oatcakes as a base for canapés?
Yes, Nairn's Oatcakes work as a sturdy, crisp base for small toppings such as soft cheese, smoked fish, or roasted vegetables. Add the topping shortly before serving so the oatcakes do not lose their crunch.
Nairn's Oatcake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
Folate
9.6µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.75mg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
81mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Magnesium
27mg · 6% DV
Sodium
102mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
Nairn's Oatcake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Nairn's Oatcake
To burn the 129 calories in 2 piece (medium) (30 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Nairn's Oatcake?
Nairn’s oatcake is a crisp oat-based biscuit from Scotland, drawing on the country’s long tradition of baking with oats. It has a dry, crunchy texture and a toasted, slightly nutty flavour; the plain varieties are savoury rather than sweet.
In Scotland, oatcakes are often served with cheese, pâté or soup, and they also make an easy snack. Elsewhere, they work well as a simple base for cheese, hummus or sliced vegetables. Made with wholegrain oats, they provide fibre—8.2 g per 100 g—and are relatively low in sugar. For a lighter topping, try cottage cheese or a thin layer of hummus instead of a rich spread.
How Nutritious Is Nairn's Oatcake?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Nairn's Oatcake Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Nairn's Oatcake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Nairn's Oatcake Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Nairn's Oatcake Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).
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