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Half and half cake
Half and half cake by Tesco provides 445 kcal per 100 g, with 43 g of sugars and 3.9 g of protein. That is 35% 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 Cakes category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 445 kcal | 389 +14% |
| Total fat | 22.3 g | 18.2 +23% |
| Saturated fat | 8.8 g | 7.4 +19% |
| Carbohydrates | 56.9 g | 51.9 +10% |
| Total sugars | 43 g | 31.8 +35% |
| Added sugars | 45.7 g | 24.2 +89% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 1.8 −50% |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 4.7 −18% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.7 −54% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9259 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
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Ingredients
buttercream (19%) [sugar, butter (milk), invert sugar syrup, glucose syrup, maize starch, acidity regulator (tartaric acid)], sugar, chocolate flavoured buttercream (18%) [sugar, butter (milk), invert sugar syrup, glucose syrup, fat reduced cocoa powder, maize starch, acidity regulator (tartaric acid)], wheat flour [wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin]. rapeseed oil, pasteurised egg, cocoa butter, pasteurised egg white, dried whole milk, humectant (glycerol), fat reduced cocoa powder, maize starch, cocoa mass, milk sugar, whey powder (milk), raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium hydrogen carbonate), glucose syrup. emulsifiers (soya lecithins, mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids), flavouring, preservative (potassium sorbate), rice flour, dried skimmed milk, maize flour, barley malt extract. milk fat, glazing agent (acacia gum), dextrose, maltodextrin. palm oil, dried egg white, salt, milk proteins. honey. allergy advice for allergens, including cereals containing gluten. see ingredients in bold. suitable for vegetarians ke air for n as s typic energ fat of whi carbol of whic fibre protein salt pack con *referenc our f we mak best poss or reple your this do
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 14
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5059512734472
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Half and half cake?
Half and half cake contains 445 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Half and half cake?
Half and half cake has 43 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Half and half 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 Half and half cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Half and half cake 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 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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