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12 jaffa cakes
12 jaffa cakes by everyday essentials provides 394 kcal per 100 g, with 50.8 g of sugars and 4.3 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Jaffa cakes category and comes in a 12 pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 11g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 394 kcal | 43 kcal | 378 | |
| Total fat | 9.8 g | 1.1 g | 1% | 9.7 |
| Saturated fat | 5.5 g | 0.6 g | 3% | 5.4 |
| Carbohydrates | 71.2 g | 7.8 g | 3% | 68.2 |
| Total sugars | 50.8 g | 5.6 g | 49.8 | |
| Added sugars | 51.8 g | 5.7 g | 11% | 53.5 |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 0.2 g | 1% | 2.1 −11% |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 3.6 +19% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0.2 −21% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 378 Jaffa cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other jaffa cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
orange flavoured filling (36%) (fructose-glucose syrup, sugar, water, concentrated orange juice (3%), gelling agents: pectins, citric acid, acidity regulators: sodium citrates, citric acid; flavouring), plain chocolate (22%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier, lecithins (soya)), wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, egg blend (pasteurised egg, dextrose, humectant: glycerol), stabiliser, diphosphates, raising agent: sodium carbonates.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenSoybeans
- May contain traces
- Milk
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 12
- Serving size
- 11g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianSustainable farmingUTZ Certified
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 4088600058276
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 12 jaffa cakes?
12 jaffa cakes contains 394 kcal per 100 g and about 43 kcal per serving (11g).
How much sugar is in 12 jaffa cakes?
12 jaffa cakes has 50.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 12 jaffa cakes healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is 12 jaffa cakes vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does 12 jaffa cakes contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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