Jaffa jonuts

Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
f
Environmental impact estimate

Jaffa jonuts by McVitie's provides 388 kcal per 100 g, with 34.4 g of sugars and 4.4 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sponge cake filled and covered with chocolate category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
14.9 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.7 g · Moderate
Sugars
34.4 g · High
Salt
0.7 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 388 kcal 424 −8%
Total fat 14.9 g 20 −25%
Saturated fat 3.7 g 10 −63%
Carbohydrates 58.8 g 55.7 +6%
Total sugars 34.4 g 36.9 −7%
Added sugars 25.2 g 38.9 −35%
Dietary fiber 1.6 g 2.1 −23%
Protein 4.4 g 4.8 −8%
Salt 0.7 g 0.4 +76%

Category average across 22 Sponge cake filled and covered with chocolate products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other sponge cake filled and covered with chocolate

Calories lower 14%
Sugars lower 36%
Salt higher 14%
Saturated fat lower 5%
Protein top 68%
Fiber top 84%

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

Ingredients

Orange Flavoured Filling (21%) [Sugar, Water, Glucose Syrup, Dextrose, PER PERRING Invert Sugar Syrup, Concentrated Orange Juice, Stabiliser (Pectin), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrates), Natural Orange Flavouring, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Colour (Paprika Extract)], Wheat Flour, Dark Chocolate (14%) [Sugar, Cocca Mass, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Shea), Butter Oil (Milk), Cocoa Butter, Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouring), Water, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower), Humectants (Glycerine, Sorbitol), Glucose Syrup, Whole Egg, Starch, Dried Whey (Milk), Emulsifiers (E481, E477, E471, E475), Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Salt, Natural Orange Flavouring, Invert Sugar Syrup, Preservatives (Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate). Product contains the equivalent of 10% orange juice. 100g 1628 388 (43g) 700 167 14.9g 6.49 3.7g 1.6g 8.8g 25.39 4.4g 14.8g 6g 0.7g 1.99 0.29g 4g 3g 1 LIGHT SPONGS DOUGHNUT SHAPED RING WITH ORANGE FLAVOURED FILLING, COVERED IN DARKY CRACKLY CHOCOLATE For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May also contain Nuts, Sesame Seeds. SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS

Contains palm oilNot veganVegetarian
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
May contain traces
NutsSesame seeds

Additives 20

E200 - Sorbic acid
Preservative
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
E440 - Pectins
Emulsifier
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Labels & certifications
Vegetarian
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000168032702

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Jaffa jonuts?

Jaffa jonuts contains 388 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Jaffa jonuts?

Jaffa jonuts has 34.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Jaffa jonuts 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 jonuts vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Jaffa jonuts contain?

According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of nuts, sesame seeds. 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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