Tag: Healthy scone alternatives

According to a 2019 report by the Food Standards Agency, a large scone can contain up to 756 calories before any toppings are added. A large fruit scone with jam and cream can easily exceed 900 calories, depending on the portion sizes of the toppings. This indulgent treat, a staple of afternoon tea, is surprisingly high in fat and sugar.

According to a 2019 report from the Food Standards Agency, the average scone can contain over 400 calories. The number of calories can increase significantly when we consider a large date scone, which packs in extra sugar from the dates and potential added fat from larger quantities of butter and cream.