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Lemon cake
Lemon cake by Sainsbury's provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 39.7 g of sugars and 3.7 g of protein. That is 33% 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 Lemon cake category and comes in a 845 pack. 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 | 400 kcal | 399 |
| Total fat | 16 g | 18.9 −15% |
| Saturated fat | 8.2 g | 5.2 +56% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.1 g | 51.2 +17% |
| Total sugars | 39.7 g | 29.8 +33% |
| Added sugars | 50.9 g | 27.1 +88% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 1.5 −67% |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 5 −25% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.6 −19% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 77 Lemon cake products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other lemon cake
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Lemon Curd Buttercream (26%) (Sugar, Butter (Cows' Milk), Lemon Curd (22%) (Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Butter (Cows' Milk), Wheat Starch, Maize Starch, Dried Egg, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Gelling Agent: Pectin; Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate; Flavouring, Salt), Salt, Colour: Lutein), Sugar, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Pasteurised Free Range Egg, Lemon Curd (12%) (Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Butter (Cows' Milk), Wheat Starch, Maize Starch, Dried Egg, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Gelling Agent: Pectin; Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate; Flavouring, Salt), Palm Oil, Humectant: Vegetable Glycerine; Pasteurised Lemon Juice, Rapeseed Oil, White Chocolate Triangles (Sugar, Whole Cows' Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Skimmed Cows' Milk Powder, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin; Flavouring), White Chocolate Curls (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Cows' Milk Powder, Lactose (Cows' Milk), Whey Powder (Cows' Milk), Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin; Vanilla Extract), Palm Stearin, Skimmed Cows' Milk Powder, Raising Agents: Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate; Emulsifiers: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate; Salt, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 18
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 845
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00455039
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lemon cake?
Lemon cake contains 400 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Lemon cake?
Lemon cake has 39.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Lemon cake 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 Lemon cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Lemon cake 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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