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Jaffa cake
Jaffa cake by Covo provides 381 kcal per 100 g, with 52 g of sugars and 3 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Jaffa cakes category and comes in a 300 g pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 25g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 381 kcal | 95 kcal | 378 | |
| Total fat | 10 g | 2.5 g | 3% | 9.7 |
| Saturated fat | 6 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 5.4 +11% |
| Carbohydrates | 69 g | 17.3 g | 6% | 68.2 |
| Total sugars | 52 g | 13 g | 49.8 +5% | |
| Added sugars | 58 g | 14.5 g | 29% | 53.5 +8% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 0.3 g | 1% | 2.1 −40% |
| Protein | 3 g | 0.8 g | 2% | 3.6 −17% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0.2 −34% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 378 Jaffa cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other jaffa cakes
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Ingredients
Zucker, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Himbeersaft aus Himbeersaftkonzentrat 14%, Weizenmehl, Kakaomasse, flüssiges Vollei*** 6%, Palmfett, Kakaobutter, Stabilisator Sorbitsirup, Weizenstärke, Geliermittel Pektin, Säuerungsmittel Citronensäure, Emulgatoren (Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren, Sojalecithine), natürliches Aroma, Tapiokastärke, Backtriebmittel (Ammoniumcarbonate, Natriumcarbonate), Säureregulator Mono - natriumcitrat, Salz, natürliches Vanille-Aroma. *** Eier aus Bodenhaltung Kann Spuren von Schalenfrüchten und Milch enthalten.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenSoybeans
- May contain traces
- MilkNutsEn milk en nuts
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 300 g
- Serving size
- 25g
- Labels & certifications
- Fair tradeFairtrade InternationalSustainable farmingUTZ CertifiedUTZ Certified Cocoa
- Sold in
- Germany
- Barcode
- 23843929
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Jaffa cake?
Jaffa cake contains 381 kcal per 100 g and about 95 kcal per serving (25g).
How much sugar is in Jaffa cake?
Jaffa cake has 52 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Jaffa 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 Jaffa cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Jaffa cake contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of milk, nuts, en milk en nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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