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Madeira loaf cake
Madeira loaf cake by Waitrose provides 410 kcal per 100 g, with 22.5 g of sugars and 5.4 g of protein. That is 29% 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. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 410 kcal | 389 +5% |
| Total fat | 21.1 g | 18.2 +16% |
| Saturated fat | 13.4 g | 7.4 +82% |
| Carbohydrates | 49.2 g | 51.9 −5% |
| Total sugars | 22.5 g | 31.8 −29% |
| Added sugars | 5.6 g | 24.2 −77% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 1.8 −50% |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 4.7 +14% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.7 −39% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9259 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), pasteurised free range egg, unsalted butter (milk) (23%), sugar, humectant (vegetable glycerol), raising agents (diphosphates, potassium hydrogen carbonate), full cream milk, lemon zest, preservative (potassium sorbate), emulsifiers (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids)
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilk
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169430897
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Madeira loaf cake?
Madeira loaf cake contains 410 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Madeira loaf cake?
Madeira loaf cake has 22.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Madeira loaf 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 Madeira loaf cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Madeira loaf 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 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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