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Belgian Chocolate Cake
Belgian Chocolate Cake by Sainsbury's provides 418 kcal per 100 g, with 35.5 g of sugars and 5.4 g of protein. That is 14% 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 Chocolate cakes category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 418 kcal | 419 |
| Total fat | 20 g | 21.8 −8% |
| Saturated fat | 7.5 g | 8.4 −11% |
| Carbohydrates | 53.4 g | 48.9 +9% |
| Total sugars | 35.5 g | 31 +14% |
| Added sugars | 24.1 g | 28.4 −15% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 2.8 −40% |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 5.8 −7% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.5 |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 816 Chocolate cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other chocolate cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Belgian Chocolate Buttercream (33%) (Sugar, Butter (Cows' Milk), Salted Butter (Butter (Cows' Milk), Salt), Belgian Dark Chocolate (7%) (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin; Flavouring), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Dried Glucose Syrup), Sugar, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Pasteurised Egg, Rapeseed Oil, Golden Syrup, Cows' Milk, 20g Humectant: Vegetable Glycerine; Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Palm Oil, Raising Agents: Sodium Bicarbonate, Disodium Diphosphate; Palm Stearin, Emulsifier: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Salt. adult RI 8400 2000 70g 5% 7% ult (8400kJ/
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01079517
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Belgian Chocolate Cake?
Belgian Chocolate Cake contains 418 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Belgian Chocolate Cake?
Belgian Chocolate Cake has 35.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Belgian Chocolate Cake 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 Belgian Chocolate Cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Belgian Chocolate Cake 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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