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McVities Jaffa Cakes 18pk
McVities Jaffa Cakes 18pk by McVitie's provides 41 kcal per 100 g, with 5.4 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. That is 87% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Biscuit with a filled chocolate bar covering category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cake (10 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 41 kcal | 4 kcal | 509 −92% | |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 26.8 −97% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0 g | 0% | 15 −97% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g | 0.8 g | 0% | 59.4 −87% |
| Total sugars | 5.4 g | 0.5 g | 40.1 −87% | |
| Added sugars | 61.9 g | 6.2 g | 12% | 34.1 +82% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0% | 2 −90% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 6.3 −92% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.4 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 40 Biscuit with a filled chocolate bar covering products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other biscuit with a filled chocolate bar covering
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Dark Chocolate (19%) [Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Shea), Butter Oil (Milk) Cocoa Butter, Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouring), Sugar, Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Whole Egg, Water, Dextrose, Concentrated Orange Juice, Glucose Syrup, Vegetable Oils (Sunflower, Palm), Humectant (Glycerine), Acid (Citric Acid), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Dried Whole Egg, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates), Natural Orange Flavouring, Colour (Curcumin), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin).
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 14
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cake (10 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168040837
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in McVities Jaffa Cakes 18pk?
McVities Jaffa Cakes 18pk contains 41 kcal per 100 g and about 4 kcal per serving (1 cake (10 g)).
How much sugar is in McVities Jaffa Cakes 18pk?
McVities Jaffa Cakes 18pk has 5.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is McVities Jaffa Cakes 18pk healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 McVities Jaffa Cakes 18pk vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does McVities Jaffa Cakes 18pk 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 September 19, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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