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Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake by Sainsbury's provides 416 kcal per 100 g, with 32.6 g of sugars and 6.2 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Chocolate cakes category. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 416 kcal | 419 |
| Total fat | 19.9 g | 21.8 −9% |
| Saturated fat | 5.1 g | 8.4 −39% |
| Carbohydrates | 52.6 g | 48.9 +8% |
| Total sugars | 32.6 g | 31 +5% |
| Added sugars | 36.4 g | 28.5 +28% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 2.8 −72% |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 5.8 +7% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.5 −6% |
*% 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
chocolate frosting (29%) (sugar, palm oil, water, glucose syrup, mass, fat reduced cocoa powder, rapeseed oil, emulsifier: mono - diglycerides of fatty acids, flavouring, preservative: potassium sor colour: carotenes), sugar, fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calc carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, rapeseed oil, wheat prote humectant: vegetable glycerine, fat reduced cocoa powder, raising agents: disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00427432
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chocolate cake?
Chocolate cake contains 416 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Chocolate cake?
Chocolate cake has 32.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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 Chocolate cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Chocolate cake contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. 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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