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2 Red Velvet Cupcakes
2 Red Velvet Cupcakes by Sainsbury's provides 421 kcal per 100 g, with 44 g of sugars and 2.9 g of protein. That is 38% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cakes category and comes in a 105g pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (52.5 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 421 kcal | 221 kcal | 389 +8% | |
| Total fat | 18.7 g | 9.8 g | 13% | 18.2 |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 2.6 g | 13% | 7.4 −33% |
| Carbohydrates | 59.8 g | 31.4 g | 11% | 51.9 +15% |
| Total sugars | 44 g | 23.1 g | 31.8 +38% | |
| Added sugars | 53.1 g | 27.9 g | 56% | 24.2 +119% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 0.5 g | 2% | 1.8 −50% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 1.5 g | 3% | 4.7 −40% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.7 −74% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9259 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cakes
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Ingredients
Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Pasteurised Free Range Egg, Palm Oil, Concentrated Beetroot Juice, Dried Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Modified Maize Starch, Whey Powder (Cows' Milk), Raising Agents: Potassium Carbonates, Diphosphates; Humectant: Glycerol; Emulsifiers: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Soya Lecithins, Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate; Acidity Regulators: Calcium Phosphates, Potassium Hydroxide; Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate; Maize Starch, Flavourings, Thickener: Xanthan Gum. Allergy advice:
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 11
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 105g
- Serving size
- 1 portion (52.5 g)
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00100151
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 2 Red Velvet Cupcakes?
2 Red Velvet Cupcakes contains 421 kcal per 100 g and about 221 kcal per serving (1 portion (52.5 g)).
How much sugar is in 2 Red Velvet Cupcakes?
2 Red Velvet Cupcakes has 44 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 2 Red Velvet Cupcakes 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 2 Red Velvet Cupcakes vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does 2 Red Velvet Cupcakes contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. 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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