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Red velvet cake
Red velvet cake by Tesco provides 429 kcal per 100 g, with 39 g of sugars and 3.5 g of protein. That is 23% 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 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 | 429 kcal | 389 +10% |
| Total fat | 21 g | 18.2 +16% |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 7.4 −32% |
| Carbohydrates | 56 g | 51.9 +8% |
| Total sugars | 39 g | 31.8 +23% |
| Added sugars | 51.9 g | 24.3 +114% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 1.8 −33% |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 4.7 −26% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.7 −22% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9252 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cakes
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Ingredients
Sugar, Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Rapeseed Oil, Full Fat Soft Cheese (Milk) (9%), Pasteurised Egg, Beetroot Juice from Concentrate, Butter (Milk), Humectant (Glycerol), Pasteurised Egg White, Palm Oil, Cornflour, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Cocoa Mass, Emulsifiers (Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids), Salt, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Flavouring, Whole Milk, Colour (Beta-Carotene). Pack ca *Referen Recyclin C CARTON Recycle Tesco Stor Welwyn Ga
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilk
Additives 13
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5059697386992
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Red velvet cake?
Red velvet cake contains 429 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Red velvet cake?
Red velvet cake has 39 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Red velvet 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 Red velvet cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Red velvet 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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