Jaffa Cakes

by Tower Gate 300 gram in Jaffa cakes Barcode 20005573
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
a
Environmental impact estimate

Jaffa Cakes by Tower Gate provides 381 kcal per 100 g, with 47 g of sugars and 3.6 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 gram pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
11.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
6.3 g · High
Sugars
47 g · High
Salt
0.2 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 cookies (25 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 381 kcal 95 kcal 378
Total fat 11.3 g 2.8 g 4% 9.7 +17%
Saturated fat 6.3 g 1.6 g 8% 5.4 +17%
Carbohydrates 65.4 g 16.4 g 6% 68.2
Total sugars 47 g 11.8 g 49.8 −6%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 53.5 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.7 g 0.4 g 1% 2.1 −21%
Protein 3.6 g 0.9 g 2% 3.6
Salt 0.2 g 0.1 g 0.2 +5%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 378 Jaffa cakes products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from May 2020. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other jaffa cakes

Calories lower 48%
Sugars lower 12%
Salt higher 33%
Saturated fat higher 16%
Protein top 42%
Fiber top 82%

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

Ingredients

sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, 15% orange juice from concentrated orange juice, wheat flour, cocoa mass, 6% liquid whole egg, palm oil, cocoa butter, stabiliser: sorbitols, gelling agent: pectins, acid: citric acid, raising agents: sodium carbonates, diphosphates, whey powder (milk), emulsifiers: lecithins, mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, natural orange flavouring, natural vanilla flavouring with other natural flavourings, salt, wheat starch,

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
May contain traces
EggsMilk

Additives 7

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E440 - Pectins
Emulsifier
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Quantity
300 gram
Serving size
2 cookies (25 g)
Labels & certifications
Sustainable farmingMade in GermanyNutriscoreNutriscore Grade ERainforest AllianceUTZ CertifiedUTZ Certified Cocoa
Sold in
Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, United States
Barcode
20005573

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Jaffa Cakes?

Jaffa Cakes contains 381 kcal per 100 g and about 95 kcal per serving (2 cookies (25 g)).

How much sugar is in Jaffa Cakes?

Jaffa Cakes has 47 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Jaffa Cakes 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 Cakes vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Jaffa Cakes 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 August 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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