For a low-fat dried-fruit multipack, compare fat per 100 g first, then choose a portion size and pack count that suit how you plan to share it. Whitworths declares 0.3 g fat per 100 g for its 1DERS prunes multipack; Marks & Spencer lists 10 separate boxes and 0.4 g fat per 100 g for M&S Taste Buds raisins. Check sugars separately, and bear in mind that fruit rolls and fruit gums are different from dried-fruit pieces.
If a low-fat choice is your starting point, compare the fat figure per 100 g on the exact pack. A fruit-and-nut mix can differ substantially from a plain-fruit product: Tesco lists 23.6 g fat per 100 g for Whitworths 1-Ders Fruit & Nut Mix.
Separate packs can be allocated between people or kept for different days. Count the units as well as checking their weights: the formats here include 10 raisin boxes and five-pack fruit snacks.
If nuts are a concern, read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product. Tesco lists peanuts in Whitworths 1-Ders Fruit & Nut Mix; a fruit-based name alone does not tell you whether a pack contains nuts.
Start with the nutrition panel for the exact product, then check whether its individual packs fit your sharing routine. A low fat figure does not tell you the sugar content or whether the product is dried-fruit pieces, a fruit roll or a fruit gum.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Compare fat per 100 g on each pack. The legislation.gov.uk annex gives no more than 3 g per 100 g for a low-fat claim on solid food; check fruit-and-nut mixes separately. | I want to compare products on the same basis, rather than assume every dried-fruit snack is low in fat. |
| Pack format | Count the separate packs and read each weight. Marks & Spencer lists 10 boxes in its 140 g Taste Buds raisins multipack; Sainsbury’s lists five 20 g packs for BEAR Fruit Splits Sour Berry & Mango. | Separate boxes would make sharing easier in my household; for fewer people, five individual packs may be enough. |
| Sugars and timing | Read sugars per 100 g as well as fat. The NHS says 30 g of dried fruit counts as one 5 A Day portion and advises eating dried fruit at mealtimes to reduce tooth-decay risk. | I want to consider the portion and when it will be eaten, not treat a low fat figure as a judgement about the whole snack. |
| Ingredients and warnings | Check the exact flavour’s ingredients, allergen statement and any warnings about stones or choking. GOV.UK guidance for young children says to check fruit for hard pips or stones and remove them. | If I’m sharing with children or someone avoiding an ingredient, I need the warning and ingredient information for the pack I’m actually serving. |
Nuts change the comparison. Tesco lists 23.6 g fat per 100 g for Whitworths 1-Ders Fruit & Nut Mix, while Whitworths declares 0.3 g per 100 g for its separate 1DERS prunes multipack.
Compare the per-100 g fat figures for the exact products before choosing a mix for a low-fat diet.
The fat and sugars rows describe different parts of a product’s nutrition. The NHS also advises eating dried fruit at mealtimes rather than between meals to reduce tooth-decay risk.
Read both nutrition figures and decide how the individual packs will be used.
Ten raisin boxes and five fruit-stick packs offer different ways to divide a multipack, even before considering the weight of each portion.
Check the number of units and their individual weights against the number of people or days you are buying for.
Whitworths warns that stones may remain in its prunes, and Tesco lists peanuts in the Whitworths fruit-and-nut mix. GOV.UK guidance identifies hard pips and stones as a preparation concern for children under five.
Read the current pack, remove any hard pips or stones where relevant, and follow its age and allergen warnings when serving children.
These examples show how pack format and nutrition can vary between specific product lines; a brand name is not a substitute for checking the exact flavour and pack.
Its 1DERS range includes portioned prunes and a fruit variety pack with dried mango and apricots.
The raisin snack-box multipack is an option when the number of separate portions matters.
Fruit Splits offers a fruit-stick format rather than traditional pieces of dried fruit.
These separately portioned Joybuy options are fruit rolls, shaped fruit snacks and fruit gums. They offer alternatives to consider for sharing, but they are not identical to the traditional dried-fruit multipacks discussed above; check each pack’s nutrition and ingredients for your low-fat choice.
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The five 20 g portions provide a way to divide this fruit-roll multipack between people or days. It is made from fruit purée rather than traditional dried-fruit pieces; compare fat and sugars on the exact pack.
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Five 20 g packs may suit a household dividing snacks across several occasions. These shaped fruit snacks are not conventional dried-fruit pieces; follow the pack’s warning to supervise children while they eat.
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The five-pack format provides separate fruit-gum snacks for sharing, rather than portions of dried fruit. The product information flags wheat starch and a choking warning for children under 36 months; check the current ingredients and warning before serving.
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This five-pack can be divided across different occasions if a fruit-gum snack suits your plans; it is not traditional dried fruit. Check the pack’s sugars and its choking warning for children under 36 months.
Compare fat per 100 g on the exact product, then check how many separate portions the multipack contains. The legislation.gov.uk annex gives no more than 3 g fat per 100 g for a low-fat claim on solid food; fruit-and-nut mixes need their own check rather than being grouped with plain fruit.
No. Fat and sugars are separate figures on the nutrition panel, so read both for the flavour and pack you intend to buy. The NHS also advises eating dried fruit at mealtimes rather than between meals to reduce tooth-decay risk.
The NHS says 30 g of dried fruit counts as one 5 A Day portion. An individual snack pack may weigh more or less, so check its weight rather than assuming one pack equals one portion.
Read the exact pack’s age, allergen and choking warnings before serving it. GOV.UK guidance for children under five says to check fruit for hard pips or stones and remove them; Whitworths warns that stones may remain in its prunes.