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Birthday cake
Birthday cake provides 399 kcal per 100 g, with 51.8 g of sugars and 2.2 g of protein. That is 63% 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. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: Per 58g slice
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 399 kcal | 231 kcal | 389 | |
| Total fat | 11.6 g | 6.7 g | 9% | 18.2 −36% |
| Saturated fat | 4.6 g | 2.7 g | 14% | 7.4 −38% |
| Carbohydrates | 70.2 g | 40.7 g | 15% | 51.9 +35% |
| Total sugars | 51.8 g | 30 g | 31.8 +63% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 1.3 g | 3% | 4.7 −54% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.2 g | 0.7 −44% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9272 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sponge (47%): Sugar, Free Range Egg, Wheat Flour (Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Vegetable Fat: Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil; Water, Dried Skimmed Milk, Raising Agents: (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate Wheat Flour); Humectant: Glycerine; Whey Powder (Milk), Salt, Natural Flavouring: Vanilla, Sugar Paste (32.5%): Sugar Gum [Glucose, Vegetable Oil, Water, Sugar, Humectant (Glycerine), Emulsifier (Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Stabiliser (Gum Tragacanth), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Dried Egg Albumen], Water, Crème (13%): Icing Sugar, Vegetable Fat: Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Water, Salt, Natural Flavouring; Humectant: Glycerine; Natural Flavouring, Decoration (2.5%): Sugar Paste: Sugar, Sugar Gum: Glucose Syrup, Vegetable Oil, Water, Sugar, Humectant: Glycerine, Stabiliser: Gum Tragacanth; Water, Natural Colours: Chlorophyll, Lutein, Paprika Extract, Royal Icing: Sugar, Water, Dried Egg Albumin, Natural Colours: Beetroot Extract, Paprika Extract, Jam (5%): Raspberries (40%), Sugar, Gelling Agent: Pectin; Acidity Regulator: Sodium Citrate
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilk
Additives 12
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- Per 58g slice
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 5060227120221
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Birthday cake?
Birthday cake contains 399 kcal per 100 g and about 231 kcal per serving (Per 58g slice).
How much sugar is in Birthday cake?
Birthday cake has 51.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Birthday 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 Birthday cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Birthday cake contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 4, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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