Lemon whirls

by Mr Kipling 162 g in Cakes Barcode 5000221001638
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Lemon whirls by Mr Kipling provides 509 kcal per 100 g, with 25.6 g of sugars and 3.7 g of protein. That is 19% less 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 Cakes category and comes in a 162 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
27.6 g · High
Saturated fat
10.3 g · High
Sugars
25.6 g · High
Salt
0.5 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 509 kcal 389 +31%
Total fat 27.6 g 18.1 +52%
Saturated fat 10.3 g 7.4 +40%
Carbohydrates 60.2 g 51.9 +16%
Total sugars 25.6 g 31.8 −19%
Added sugars 18.7 g 24.3 −23%
Dietary fiber 2.5 g 1.8 +39%
Protein 3.7 g 4.7 −22%
Salt 0.5 g 0.7 −22%

Category average across 9247 Cakes products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other cakes

Calories higher 4%
Sugars lower 29%
Salt lower 35%
Saturated fat higher 21%
Protein top 62%
Fiber top 19%

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

Ingredients

Wheat Flour(with added Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Icing Sugar, Lemon Flavoured Filling (Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Humectant (Vegetable Glycerine), Concentrated Lemon Juice, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Maize Starch, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates), Acid (Citric Acid), Flavouring, Salt), Unsalted Butter (Milk), Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup, Soluble Maize Fibre, Glucose Syrup, Salt, Maize Starch, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate Sodium Bicarbonate), Fructose, Maltodextrin, Sucrose, Humectant (Vegetable Glycerine), Flavourings, Emulsifiers (Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Colour (Curcumin).

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 9

E440 - Pectins
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Quantity
162 g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000221001638

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lemon whirls?

Lemon whirls contains 509 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Lemon whirls?

Lemon whirls has 25.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Lemon whirls 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 whirls vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Lemon whirls contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. 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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