Dark chocolate Jaffa cakes

by Marks & Spencers 125g in Jaffa cakes Barcode 00299589
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Dark chocolate Jaffa cakes by Marks & Spencers provides 407 kcal per 100 g, with 47.2 g of sugars and 3.9 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Jaffa cakes category and comes in a 125g pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
13.4 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
7.3 g · High
Sugars
47.2 g · High
Salt
0.1 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 407 kcal 378 +8%
Total fat 13.4 g 9.7 +38%
Saturated fat 7.3 g 5.4 +35%
Carbohydrates 66.6 g 68.2
Total sugars 47.2 g 49.8 −5%
Added sugars 70.8 g 53.5 +32%
Dietary fiber 2.1 g 2.1
Protein 3.9 g 3.6 +8%
Salt 0.1 g 0.2 −56%

Category average across 378 Jaffa cakes products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other jaffa cakes

Calories higher 5%
Sugars lower 18%
Salt lower 3%
Saturated fat higher 5%
Protein top 31%
Fiber top 49%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Sucre • Sirop de glucose-fructose • Chocolat noir (19%) (Masse de cacao • Sucre • Beurre de cacao • Lactosérum en poudre (Lait) • Émulsifiant : Lécithine de tournesol • Arôme vanille) • Farine de blé (contient Gluten) • Œufs de poules élevées en plein air pasteurisés • Huile de palme • Jus d'orange concentré (4,5%) • Emulsifiant : E471 , Lécithine de soja • Humectant : Sorbitol • Lactosérum en poudre (Lait) • Gélifiant : Pectines • Lait en poudre entier • Correcteur d'acidité : Acide citrique • Arôme orange • Poudre à lever : E450, Bicarbonate de soude • Amidon de blé (contient Gluten). Chocolat noir contient cacao 56% minimum.

Contains palm oilNot veganVegetarian
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 9

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
E440 - Pectins
Emulsifier
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
125g
Labels & certifications
Vegetarian
Sold in
France, Germany, United Kingdom
Barcode
00299589

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Dark chocolate Jaffa cakes?

Dark chocolate Jaffa cakes contains 407 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Dark chocolate Jaffa cakes?

Dark chocolate Jaffa cakes has 47.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Dark chocolate Jaffa 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 Dark chocolate Jaffa cakes vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Dark chocolate Jaffa cakes 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 April 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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