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Cakes
Cakes by Hershey’s provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 40 g of sugars and 4 g of protein. That is 26% 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, peanuts, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cupcake (50 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 200 kcal | 389 | |
| Total fat | 16 g | 8 g | 10% | 18.2 −12% |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 5 g | 25% | 7.4 +36% |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g | 30 g | 11% | 51.9 +16% |
| Total sugars | 40 g | 20 g | 31.8 +26% | |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g | 2 g | 7% | 1.8 +122% |
| Protein | 4 g | 2 g | 4% | 4.7 −16% |
| Salt | 1 g | 0.5 g | 0.7 +52% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9252 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
confectionery coating (sugar, palm kernel and palm oil, cocoa processed with alkali, soy lecithin, salt, vanillin, whey [milk), hydrogenated palm kernel oil, cocoa powder, artificial flavor). sugar, water, enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate-b1, riboflavin-b2, folic acid), vegetable oil (soybean oil and palm oil), cocoa, high fructose corn syrup. eggs, contains 2% or less of each of the following: modified corn starch, leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), monoglyceridés, nonfat dry milk dextrose, glycerine, wheat protein isolate, salt, mono - and diglycerides, datem, natural and artificial flavors, propylene glycol monostearate, xanthan gum, soy lecithin, sodium stearoyl lactylate. bleached and unbleached wheat flour, citric acid, tricalcium phosphate, corn maltodextrin, polysorbate 60, calcium sulfate, enzymes, corn flour, nutmeg, corn starch, buttermilk powder, lactose, nonfat milk solids, whey (milk) protein concentrate, potato starch, cellulose gum, cinnamon, potassium sorbate and sorbic acid (to retard spoilage). manufactured on shared equipment that also processes products containing tree nuts and peanuts. 609-021919 2 nistributed by flowers foods specialty group, llc ta or tucker, ga 30084 vicit us at donno ore
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkPeanutsSoybeans
Additives 18
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cupcake (50 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0072250007672
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cakes?
Cakes contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 200 kcal per serving (1 cupcake (50 g)).
How much sugar is in Cakes?
Cakes has 40 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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 Cakes vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cakes contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated November 23, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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