Calories
165 kcal
8% of Daily kcal · low-calorie
Protein
7.5 g
15% RDI
Fat
12 g
5.5g sat fat
Carbs
6.3 g
2% RDI
Sugar
4.2 g
8% RDI
Fiber
0.1 g
0% RDI
Salt
0.3 g
6% RDI
Welsh Rarebit
Welsh Rarebit is a British comfort dish of melted savory cheese sauce poured over toasted bread, traditionally served as a snack or light meal and often flavoured with mustard, beer or Worcestershire sauce. It’s best known for its rich, cheesy flavour and gooey texture. Nutritionally, Welsh Rarebit provides appreciable dairy minerals — notably 180mg of calcium per 100g — and is a convenient source of high-quality protein. While it delivers good protein and calcium, it tends to be relatively high in saturated fat and low in fibre, so enjoying it occasionally or choosing lower‑fat cheese and whole‑grain toast can make it a bit lighter.
Vegetarian · Processed · ~1.50€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
C
Fair
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Nutrition
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Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C · 5.8 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Welsh Rarebit healthy?
Welsh Rarebit is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Welsh Rarebit?
Welsh Rarebit is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Q.02What are the macros in Welsh Rarebit?
100g of Welsh Rarebit contains 165 kcal, 7.5g protein, 6.32g carbohydrates, 12.3g fat, and 0.1g fiber.
Q.04Is Welsh Rarebit vegetarian?
Yes, Welsh Rarebit is vegetarian but not vegan.
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