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Tesco Curly The Caterpillar Cake
Tesco Curly The Caterpillar Cake by Tesco provides 410 kcal per 100 g, with 43.7 g of sugars and 4.8 g of protein. That is 38% 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, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/12th of a cake (54g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 410 kcal | 221 kcal | 389 +5% | |
| Total fat | 17.1 g | 9.2 g | 12% | 18.1 −6% |
| Saturated fat | 10.5 g | 5.7 g | 29% | 7.4 +42% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.8 g | 31.2 g | 11% | 51.9 +11% |
| Total sugars | 43.7 g | 23.6 g | 31.8 +38% | |
| Added sugars | 68.9 g | 37.2 g | 74% | 24.3 +184% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 1.4 g | 5% | 1.8 +44% |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 2.6 g | 5% | 4.7 |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.3 g | 0.7 −24% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9247 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cakes
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Ingredients
Sugar, Milk Chocolate Covering (19%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Dried Skimmed Milk, Whey Powder (Milk), Milk Fat, Palm Oil, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Sal Fat, Mango Kernel Fat, Shea Fat], Sweet Decorations (13%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Glucose Syrup, Dried Whole Milk, Palm Oil, Cocoa Mass, Humectant (Glycerol), Dried Skimmed Milk, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Sunflower Oil, Stabilisers (Tragacanth, Xanthan Gum), Whey Powder (Milk), Emulsifiers (Lecithins, Soya Lecithins, Acacia Gum, Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Wheat Flour, Rice Starch, Invert Sugar Syrup, Flavourings, Colours (Paprika Extract, Anthocyanins, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin, Chlorophylls), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Glazing Agents (Acacia Gum, Carnauba Wax, White and Yellow Beeswax), Fruit And Vegetable Concentrates (Grape, Radish, Blackcurrant, Lemon, Beetroot, Safflower, Algae, Elderberry, Malted Barley], Wheat Flour, Glucose Syrup, Butter (Milk), Pasteurised Egg, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Water, Soya Flour, Invert Sugar Syrup, Pasteurised Egg White, Rice Syrup, Concentrated Grape Juice, Dried Skimmed Milk, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Palm Oil, Humectant (Glycerol), Emulsifiers (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids), Salt, Maize Starch, Cornflour, Rapeseed Oil, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Dried Egg White. Wheat Flour contains: Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin Allergy Advice
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 23
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/12th of a cake (54g)
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- United Kingdom, United States
- Barcode
- 5018374525383
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tesco Curly The Caterpillar Cake?
Tesco Curly The Caterpillar Cake contains 410 kcal per 100 g and about 221 kcal per serving (1/12th of a cake (54g)).
How much sugar is in Tesco Curly The Caterpillar Cake?
Tesco Curly The Caterpillar Cake has 43.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Tesco Curly The Caterpillar 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 Tesco Curly The Caterpillar Cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Tesco Curly The Caterpillar Cake 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 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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