Jaffa cake bar

by MC vities in Cakes Barcode 5000168003702
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Jaffa cake bar by MC vities provides 388 kcal per 100 g, with 46.4 g of sugars and 3.2 g of protein. That is 46% 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, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
14 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
7.2 g · High
Sugars
46.4 g · High
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 bar (25 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 388 kcal 97 kcal 389
Total fat 14 g 3.5 g 4% 18.1 −23%
Saturated fat 7.2 g 1.8 g 9% 7.4
Carbohydrates 62 g 15.5 g 6% 51.9 +19%
Total sugars 46.4 g 11.6 g 31.8 +46%
Added sugars 44.8 g 11.2 g 22% 24.3 +85%
Dietary fiber 2.4 g 0.6 g 2% 1.8 +33%
Protein 3.2 g 0.8 g 2% 4.7 −32%
Salt 0.4 g 0.1 g 0.7 −34%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9247 Cakes products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other cakes

Calories lower 46%
Sugars higher 9%
Salt lower 27%
Saturated fat higher 43%
Protein top 75%
Fiber top 21%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Orange Flavoured Filling (33%) [Sugar, Water, Glucose Syrup, Dextrose, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Concentratem Orange Juice, Acid (Citric Acid), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Fruit and Vegetable Concentrates (Lemon, Safflower, Carrot), Acidi Regulator (Sodium Citrates), Natural Orange and Lemon Flavouring], Plain Chocolate (31%) [Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Vegetab Fats (Palm, Shea), Butter Oil (Milk), Cocoa Butter, Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouring], Flour (Whear Flour Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Sugar Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Humectant (Glycerine), Glucose Syru Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Dried Whole Egg, Milk Proteins, Dried Egg White, Emulsifiers (E471, E475, Soya Leci Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Salt, Natural Orange and Lemon Flavouring, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Glucose-Fructose Syrup. Contains the equivalent of 5% Orange Juice.

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
EggsMilkSoybeans

Additives 14

High overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
E440 - Pectins
Emulsifier
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 bar (25 g)
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000168003702

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Jaffa cake bar?

Jaffa cake bar contains 388 kcal per 100 g and about 97 kcal per serving (1 bar (25 g)).

How much sugar is in Jaffa cake bar?

Jaffa cake bar has 46.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Jaffa cake bar 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 bar vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Jaffa cake bar contain?

According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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