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Mcvitie's Jaffa Cakes Cake Bar
Mcvitie's Jaffa Cakes Cake Bar by McVitie's provides 406 kcal per 100 g, with 48 g of sugars and 3 g of protein. That is 88% more 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 Snack bar category and comes in a 24,5g pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 406 kcal | 412 |
| Total fat | 15 g | 18.8 −20% |
| Saturated fat | 8 g | 5.6 +44% |
| Carbohydrates | 63 g | 52.3 +20% |
| Total sugars | 48 g | 25.6 +88% |
| Added sugars | 50.7 g | 10.1 +403% |
| Protein | 3 g | 11.9 −75% |
| Salt | 1 g | 0.5 +122% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 152 Snack bar products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other snack bar
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Orange Flavoured Filling (33%) [Sugar, Water, Glucose Syrup, Dextrose, Glucose - Fructose Syrup, Concentrated Orange Juice, Acid (Citric Acid), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Fruit & Vegetable Concentrates (Lemon, Safflower, Carrot), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates), Natural Orange & Lemon Flavouring], Plain Chocolate (31%) [Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Sal and/or Shea), Butter Oil (Milk), Cocoa Butter, Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouring], Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Humectant (Glycerine), Glucose Syrup, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Dried Whole Egg, Milk Protein, Dried Egg White, Emulsifiers (E471, E475, Soya Lecithin), Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Salt, Dried Whey (Milk), Natural Orange & Lemon Flavouring, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Glucose-Fructose Syrup.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 14
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 24,5g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 50168774
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mcvitie's Jaffa Cakes Cake Bar?
Mcvitie's Jaffa Cakes Cake Bar contains 406 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Mcvitie's Jaffa Cakes Cake Bar?
Mcvitie's Jaffa Cakes Cake Bar has 48 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Mcvitie's Jaffa Cakes Cake Bar 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 Mcvitie's Jaffa Cakes Cake Bar vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Mcvitie's Jaffa Cakes Cake Bar 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 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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