Cajeta
Cajeta provides 300 kcal per 100 g, with 33.3 g of sugars and 3.3 g of protein. That is 40% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Baking decorations category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1.1 onz (30 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | 90 kcal | 384 −22% | |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 1 g | 1% | 12.2 −73% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 10.7 −84% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.3 g | 19 g | 7% | 67.7 −6% |
| Total sugars | 33.3 g | 10 g | 55.3 −40% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.7 −100% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 1 g | 2% | 1.8 +82% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 +114% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2586 Baking decorations products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2020. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low sodium
- 116 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other baking decorations
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cow milk, sugar, glucose, bicarbonate, potassium sorbate as preservative.
- Allergens
- Milk
Product details
- Serving size
- 1.1 onz (30 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 7503007308078
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cajeta?
Cajeta contains 300 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (1.1 onz (30 g)).
How much sugar is in Cajeta?
Cajeta has 33.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cajeta healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Cajeta vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cajeta contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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