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Jaffa cake
Jaffa cake by Gala 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 300g pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, nuts, 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 | 58.8 g | 14.7 g | 29% | 53.5 +10% |
| 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
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, orange juice based on concentrated juice (11%), wheat flour, cocoa paste, liquid whole egg (6%), palm fat, cocoa butter, stabilizer (sorbitol syrup), wheat starch, gelling agent (pectins), acidifier (citric acid), emulsifiers (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, lecithins (soy)), tapioca starch, lifting powders (ammonium carbonates , sodium carbonates), flavourings, acidity corrector (sodium citrates), salt,
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkNutsSoybeans
- May contain traces
- EggsGlutenMilkNutsAvoine
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 300g
- Serving size
- 25g
- Labels & certifications
- Sustainable farmingUTZ CertifiedUTZ Certified Cocoa
- Sold in
- Belgium
- Barcode
- 27035146
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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, Milk, Nuts, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of avoine. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 31, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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