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Jaffa Cakes
Jaffa Cakes provides 388 kcal per 100 g, with 49 g of sugars and 3.8 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. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 388 kcal | 378 |
| Total fat | 12 g | 9.7 +24% |
| Saturated fat | 6.9 g | 5.4 +28% |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g | 68.2 −5% |
| Total sugars | 49 g | 49.8 |
| Added sugars | 76.2 g | 53.5 +42% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 2.1 −62% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 3.6 +5% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.2 +23% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 378 Jaffa cakes products on Foodmetria.
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Ingredients
sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, wheat flour, cocoa mass, pasteurised whole egg, palm oil, concentrated orange juice, cocoa butter, diphosphate a, sodium bicarbonate, sunflower lecithins, soya lecithins, mono - and di-glycerides of fatty acids, sorbitol, pectin, citric acid, whey powder, natural orange flavouring, flavouring, salt, wheat starch
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5020379155915
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Jaffa Cakes?
Jaffa Cakes contains 388 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Jaffa Cakes?
Jaffa Cakes has 49 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 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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