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Fish-Free Cakes with Melt
Fish-free cakes made from rice flakes and pea protein, with a garlic and lemon melt, coated in breadcrumbs
Fish-Free Cakes with Melt by Tesco provides 176 kcal per 100 g, with 1.9 g of sugars and 5 g of protein. That is 20% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Fish analogues category and comes in a 280g pack. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 140 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 176 kcal | 246 kcal | 159 +11% | |
| Total fat | 7.7 g | 10.8 g | 14% | 9.3 −18% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 2.4 g | 12% | 1.4 +24% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.4 g | 28.6 g | 10% | 8.9 +130% |
| Total sugars | 1.9 g | 2.7 g | 1.6 +20% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 3.1 g | 11% | 3.3 −34% |
| Protein | 5 g | 7 g | 14% | 8.9 −44% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 1 g | 3.3 −78% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 63 Fish analogues products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other fish analogues
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Garlic and Lemon Melt 12% (Water, Coconut Oil, Garlic Purée, Lemon Zest, Modified Potato Starch, _Soya_ Protein Concentrate, Lemon Juice, Salt, Thickeners (Guar Gum, Carrageenan), Maize Starch, Cornflour, _Oat_ Fibre, Modified Maize Starch, Acidity Regulators (Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate), Flavouring, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Colour (Beta-Carotene)), Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Rice Flakes 10%, Spring Onion, Potato, Parsnip, Leek, Rapeseed Oil, Pea Protein, Smoked Water, Parsley, Dried Potato, Tapioca Starch, Flavouring, Stabiliser (Methyl Cellulose), Onion Powder, Garlic, Salt, Lemon Juice, Garlic Powder, Yeast.
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 280g
- Serving size
- 140 g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5059697688119
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fish-Free Cakes with Melt?
Fish-Free Cakes with Melt contains 176 kcal per 100 g and about 246 kcal per serving (140 g).
How much sugar is in Fish-Free Cakes with Melt?
Fish-Free Cakes with Melt has 1.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Fish-Free Cakes with Melt healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 Fish-Free Cakes with Melt vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Fish-Free Cakes with Melt contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. 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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