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Jaffa cakes
Jaffa cakes by The nice price cake company provides 382 kcal per 100 g, with 42.2 g of sugars and 3.9 g of protein. That is 286% 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 Food category. Contains: eggs, gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 382 kcal | 228 +68% |
| Total fat | 10.8 g | 9.3 +17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.5 g | 3.2 +99% |
| Carbohydrates | 75.2 g | 27.6 +172% |
| Total sugars | 42.2 g | 10.9 +286% |
| Added sugars | 76.1 g | 8.3 +813% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.5 g | 3.4 |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 7.6 −48% |
| Salt | 0 g | 2.2 −99% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 638 Food products on Foodmetria.
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Ingredients
Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Dark Chocolate (22%) [Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins)], Sugar, Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Pasteurised Egg, Dextrose, Glucose Syrup, Concentrated Orange Juice (1%), Gelling Agents (Pectin, Citric Acid), Humectant (Glycerine), Sunflower Oil, Raising Agents (Ammonium Bicarbonate, Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Acidity Regulators (Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid), Flavouring, Colour (Curcumin), Wheat Bran. ALLERGY ADVICE: FOR ALLERGENS, SEE INGREDIENTS IN BOLD Contains: Soya, wheat, egg. May contain: Milk 05\2025
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenSoybeans
- May contain traces
- Milk
Additives 12
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5036396000121
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Jaffa cakes?
Jaffa cakes contains 382 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Jaffa cakes?
Jaffa cakes has 42.2 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); 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, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of milk. 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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