Brandy snaps, homemade
Last updated 3 Nov 2026
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Brandy snaps are thin, crisp baked biscuits, often shaped into tubes. The figures here describe a homemade recipe. They mainly provide carbohydrate and fat. Per 100g, they contain 72g of carbohydrate, including 50g of sugars, and 23g of fat, including 14g of saturated fat. They provide smaller amounts of protein and fibre.
Carbohydrate and fat supply energy for the body. The sugar and saturated fat content are relevant for people monitoring these as part of their overall diet. Frequent consumption of sugary foods can contribute to tooth decay. The composition of homemade brandy snaps can vary with the ingredients and recipe used. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 489 kcal |
Energy | 2055 kJ |
Fat | 23g |
of which saturates | 14g |
Carbohydrate | 72g |
of which sugars | 50g |
1.2g | |
2.8g | |
Salt | 0.68g |
Alcohol | 0.7g |
Water | 3.2g |
Cholesterol | 57mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
286µg | |
0.2µg | |
0.66mg | |
2.2µg | |
Trace | |
0.06mg | |
0.03mg | |
0.5mg | |
0.05mg | |
0.1µg | |
2µg | |
39mg | |
1.1mg | |
9mg | |
39mg | |
80mg | |
Sodium | 272mg |
0.3mg | |
0.1mg | |
1µg | |
10µg |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.