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Jaffa Cakes
Jaffa Cakes by Tesco provides 388 kcal per 100 g, with 51.1 g of sugars and 4.7 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 24 cakes pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 12g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 388 kcal | 47 kcal | 378 | |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 1.1 g | 1% | 9.7 |
| Saturated fat | 5.1 g | 0.6 g | 3% | 5.4 −6% |
| Carbohydrates | 70 g | 8.4 g | 3% | 68.2 |
| Total sugars | 51.1 g | 6.1 g | 49.8 | |
| Added sugars | 76.1 g | 9.1 g | 18% | 53.5 +42% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 0.3 g | 1% | 2.1 |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 0.6 g | 1% | 3.6 +30% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0.2 −12% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 378 Jaffa cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other jaffa cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
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.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenSoybeans
- May contain traces
- Milk
Additives 12
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 24 cakes
- Serving size
- 12g
- Sold in
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5057753212001
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Jaffa Cakes?
Jaffa Cakes contains 388 kcal per 100 g and about 47 kcal per serving (12g).
How much sugar is in Jaffa Cakes?
Jaffa Cakes has 51.1 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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