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Lemon drizzle cake
Lemon drizzle cake by Sainsbury's provides 390 kcal per 100 g, with 38.4 g of sugars and 3.6 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Filled cakes category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 serving (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 390 kcal | 390 kcal | 391 | |
| Total fat | 15.3 g | 15.3 g | 20% | 14.4 +6% |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g | 5.2 g | 26% | 4.8 +9% |
| Carbohydrates | 59.3 g | 59.3 g | 22% | 60.4 |
| Total sugars | 38.4 g | 38.4 g | 36.4 +6% | |
| Added sugars | 60.9 g | 60.9 g | 122% | 28 +117% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 2% | 1.9 −68% |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 3.6 g | 7% | 4.5 −20% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.6 −59% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 111 Filled cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other filled cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flout Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Pasteurised Egg emon Icing (12%) (Sugar, Lemon Juice, Humectant Vegetable lycerine, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Lemon Buttercream %) (Butter (Cows Milk), Sugar, Lemon Curd (10%) (Sugar, lucose Syrup, Butter (Cows Milk) Wheat Starch, Maize tarch, Dried Egg, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Gelling Agent rectin; Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate lavouring, Salt), Glucose Syrup, Modified Maize Starch, lumectant: Vegetable Glycerine, Preservative Citric Acid), Lemon Curd (9%) (Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Butter (Cows' Milk), Wheat Starch, Maize Starch, Dried Egg, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Gelling Agent: Pectin, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Flavouring, Salt), Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Pasteurised Lemon Juice, Humectant: Vegetable Glycerine, Raising Agents: Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Palm Kernel Oil, Lemon Zest, Emulsifier: Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid: Colour: Carotenes. C C Pack Supe Sains Belfa www
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilk
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 serving (100 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00398633
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lemon drizzle cake?
Lemon drizzle cake contains 390 kcal per 100 g and about 390 kcal per serving (1 serving (100 g)).
How much sugar is in Lemon drizzle cake?
Lemon drizzle cake has 38.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Lemon drizzle 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 drizzle cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Lemon drizzle cake contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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