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Jaffa cakes
Jaffa cakes by McVitie's provides 372 kcal per 100 g, with 50.2 g of sugars and 5 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E. It is listed in the Jaffa cakes category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 372 kcal | 378 |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 9.7 −16% |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 5.4 −26% |
| Carbohydrates | 69.8 g | 68.2 |
| Total sugars | 50.2 g | 49.8 |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g | 2.1 |
| Protein | 5 g | 3.6 +38% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.2 +19% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, 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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Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168200842
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Jaffa cakes?
Jaffa cakes contains 372 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Jaffa cakes?
Jaffa cakes has 50.2 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). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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