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Italian colomba cake
Italian colomba cake by Waitrose provides 397 kcal per 100 g, with 30.8 g of sugars and 6.5 g of protein. That is 87% 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 Brioches category and comes in a 750 pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 93 gr
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 397 kcal | 369 kcal | 351 +13% | |
| Total fat | 15.9 g | 14.8 g | 19% | 13 +22% |
| Saturated fat | 9.1 g | 8.5 g | 43% | 6.6 +38% |
| Carbohydrates | 54.8 g | 51 g | 19% | 49.5 +11% |
| Total sugars | 30.8 g | 28.6 g | 16.5 +87% | |
| Added sugars | 29.8 g | 27.7 g | 55% | 11.1 +169% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.2 g | 3.9 g | 14% | 3.3 +29% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 6 g | 12% | 7.9 −17% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 0.9 −54% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 924 Brioches products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other brioches
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wheat flour, sugar, candied orange peel (18%) (orange peel, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, concentrated lemon juice, citric acid), concentrated butter, pasteurised free range egg yolk, yeast. pasteurised free range egg white, ground hazelnuts (3%). almonds (2%), rice starch, emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids), invert sugar syrup, whole milk, rice flour, salt, flavourings
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkNuts
- May contain traces
- EggsGlutenMilkNuts
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 750
- Serving size
- 93 gr
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5063210091690
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Italian colomba cake?
Italian colomba cake contains 397 kcal per 100 g and about 369 kcal per serving (93 gr).
How much sugar is in Italian colomba cake?
Italian colomba cake has 30.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Italian colomba 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 Italian colomba cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Italian colomba cake contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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