Kandy kakes
Kandy kakes by Tastykake provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 47.4 g of sugars and 2.6 g of protein. That is 66% 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 Biscuits category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 cakes/1 pkg (38 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 190 kcal | 457 +9% | |
| Total fat | 23.7 g | 9 g | 12% | 20.3 +17% |
| Saturated fat | 15.8 g | 6 g | 30% | 8.8 +79% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.2 g | 24 g | 9% | 64 |
| Total sugars | 47.4 g | 18 g | 28.6 +66% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 3.5 −25% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.8 −61% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 0.7 −34% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 23209 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other biscuits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Confectionary coating (sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, cocoa processed with alkali, cocoa powder, whey powder [milk], soy, lecithin, salt, artificial flavor), sugar, enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), high fructose corn syrup, vegetable shortening (soybean oil, palm oil, and hydrogenated cottonseed oil), nonfat milk, egg whites, contains 2% or less of each of the following: eggs, cocoa (natural and processed with alkali, corn syrup, corn starch, whey (milk), leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), modified corn starch, butter (made from milk) mono-and diglycerides, soy lecithin, salt, distilled monoglycerides, natural and artificial flavors (contains milk ingredients) soy protein, calcium sulfate, xanthan gum, spices, fd&c red #40 lake, lactic acid, sorbic acid (to retard spoilage).
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 13
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 cakes/1 pkg (38 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0025600089170
Prices reported by shoppers
Loading prices…
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Kandy kakes?
Kandy kakes contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 190 kcal per serving (2 cakes/1 pkg (38 g)).
How much sugar is in Kandy kakes?
Kandy kakes has 47.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Kandy kakes 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 Kandy kakes vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Kandy kakes 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 April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
Reviews
Compare & rankings
Healthier alternatives
Best in category →Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.
a NOVA 4 
b NOVA 3 
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 More biscuits
View all →
c NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 More from Tastykake
View all →
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4