Finest victoria sponge cake

by Tesco Finest in Cakes Barcode 5059697699498
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Finest victoria sponge cake by Tesco Finest provides 405 kcal per 100 g, with 31 g of sugars and 3.8 g of protein. 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

Fat
19 g · High
Saturated fat
5.1 g · High
Sugars
31 g · High
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 slice (61 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 405 kcal 247 kcal 389
Total fat 19 g 11.6 g 15% 18.1 +5%
Saturated fat 5.1 g 3.1 g 16% 7.4 −31%
Carbohydrates 53.9 g 32.9 g 12% 51.9
Total sugars 31 g 18.9 g 31.8
Added sugars 25.1 g 15.3 g 31% 24.3
Dietary fiber 1.5 g 0.9 g 3% 1.8 −18%
Protein 3.8 g 2.3 g 5% 4.7 −20%
Salt 0.4 g 0.2 g 0.7 −39%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9247 Cakes products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other cakes

Calories higher 42%
Sugars lower 48%
Salt lower 24%
Saturated fat lower 33%
Protein top 61%
Fiber top 46%

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

Ingredients

Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Vanilla Flavoured Buttercream (15%) [Sugar, Butter (Milk), Water, Humectant (Glycerol), Glucose Syrup, Cornflour, Maize Starch, Salt, Dried Egg White, Flavouring], Strawberry Jam (15%) [Sugar, Strawberry Purée, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate), Flavouring, Colour (Anthocyanins)], Pasteurised Egg. Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Whole Milk, Pasteurised Egg White, Humectant (Glycerol), Butter (Milk), Glucose Syrup, Cornflour, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Potassium Carbonate), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Emulsifier (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Palm Oil.

Contains palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilk

Additives 12

High overexposure risk
E440 - Pectins
Emulsifier
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
1 slice (61 g)
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5059697699498

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Finest victoria sponge cake?

Finest victoria sponge cake contains 405 kcal per 100 g and about 247 kcal per serving (1 slice (61 g)).

How much sugar is in Finest victoria sponge cake?

Finest victoria sponge cake has 31 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Finest victoria sponge 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 Finest victoria sponge cake vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Finest victoria sponge 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 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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