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Lemon drizzle cake
Lemon drizzle cake by Grainne's Bakery provides 394 kcal per 100 g, with 33 g of sugars and 5.4 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cakes category and comes in a 400 g pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 40 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 394 kcal | 158 kcal | 389 | |
| Total fat | 20 g | 8 g | 10% | 18.1 +10% |
| Saturated fat | 12 g | 4.8 g | 24% | 7.4 +63% |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g | 19.2 g | 7% | 51.9 −8% |
| Total sugars | 33 g | 13.2 g | 31.8 | |
| Added sugars | 49 g | 19.6 g | 39% | 24.3 +102% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4 g | 0.6 g | 2% | 1.8 −22% |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 2.2 g | 4% | 4.7 +14% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 0.4 g | 0.7 +68% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9247 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cakes
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Ingredients
Sugar, SALTED BUTTER (22%) (Butter (Milk), Salt), Egg, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Icing Sugar, LEMON JUICE (4%), Buttermilk, Lemon Zest, Raising Agents: Sodium Carbonates, Diphosphates; Wheat Flour, Natural Lemon Flavouring, Salt, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Emulsifiers: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids; Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens see ingredients in bold. May also contain nuts. No artificial colours or flavourings.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilk
- May contain traces
- Nuts
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 400 g
- Serving size
- 40 g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianNo artificial flavorsNo artificial colorsNo artificial colours or flavours
- Sold in
- Ireland
- Barcode
- 4088600144030
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lemon drizzle cake?
Lemon drizzle cake contains 394 kcal per 100 g and about 158 kcal per serving (40 g).
How much sugar is in Lemon drizzle cake?
Lemon drizzle cake has 33 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. It may also contain traces of nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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