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Genoa Cake
Fruit cake with sultanas, glacé cherries and candied citrus peel
Genoa Cake by Tesco provides 340 kcal per 100 g, with 37.8 g of sugars and 4.5 g of protein. That is 16% 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 Fruit cakes category and comes in a 344 g pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 43 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal | 146 kcal | 374 −9% | |
| Total fat | 9.2 g | 4 g | 5% | 15 −39% |
| Saturated fat | 4.3 g | 1.8 g | 9% | 4.9 −13% |
| Carbohydrates | 58.5 g | 25.2 g | 9% | 54.1 +8% |
| Total sugars | 37.8 g | 16.3 g | 32.5 +16% | |
| Added sugars | 5 g | 2.1 g | 4% | 16.5 −70% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 1.1 g | 4% | 2.4 +5% |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 1.9 g | 4% | 5.1 −12% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0.6 −42% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 447 Fruit cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other fruit cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sultanas 34%, wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), pasteurised _egg_, glacé cherries 12% (cherry, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, fruit and vegetable concentrates (aronia, black carrot), citric acid, colour (anthocyanins)), butter (_milk_), dark brown sugar, candied citrus peel (orange peel, glucose-fructose syrup, lemon peel, sugar, citric acid), glucose syrup, humectant (glycerol), sugar, palm oil, rapeseed oil, raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate), salt, emulsifier (mono - and di-glycerides of fatty acids).
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilk
- May contain traces
- NutsPeanuts
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 344 g
- Serving size
- 43 g
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000119539199
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Genoa Cake?
Genoa Cake contains 340 kcal per 100 g and about 146 kcal per serving (43 g).
How much sugar is in Genoa Cake?
Genoa Cake has 37.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Genoa 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 Genoa Cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Genoa Cake contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk. It may also contain traces of nuts, peanuts. 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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