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Shortcake
Shortcake by Franz provides 314 kcal per 100 g, with 25.7 g of sugars and 5.7 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 5 oz 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 | 314 kcal | 389 −19% |
| Total fat | 12.9 g | 18.1 −29% |
| Saturated fat | 4.3 g | 7.4 −42% |
| Carbohydrates | 45.7 g | 51.9 −12% |
| Total sugars | 25.7 g | 31.8 −19% |
| Added sugars | 25.7 g | 24.3 +6% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 1.8 −100% |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 4.7 +21% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 0.7 +63% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9247 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
CAKE MIX (SUGAR, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], PALM OIL, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: APOCAROTENAL [COLOR] BETA-CAROTENE [COLOR], CELLULOSE GUM, EGG YOLKS, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (MILK), WA PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO - AND DIESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, SALT, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOY LECITHIN, TURMERIC [COLORI), WATER, DRIED WHOLE EGG, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE). CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, SOY, EGG Contains Bioengineered Food Ingredients MANUFACTURED ON SHARED EQUIPMENT WITH PRODUCTS CONTAINING TREE NUTS including acr cancer and go to www product bu does not 250805
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 16
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 5 oz
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0072220220490
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shortcake?
Shortcake contains 314 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Shortcake?
Shortcake has 25.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Shortcake 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 Shortcake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Shortcake 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 August 6, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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