Unicorn Cupcakes

by Tesco in Cakes Barcode 5057753653941
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Unicorn Cupcakes by Tesco provides 502 kcal per 100 g, with 41.5 g of sugars and 3.2 g of protein. That is 31% 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

Fat
28 g · High
Saturated fat
7.6 g · High
Sugars
41.5 g · High
Salt
0.3 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: As sold One cupcake (63g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 502 kcal 316 kcal 389 +29%
Total fat 28 g 17.6 g 23% 18.1 +54%
Saturated fat 7.6 g 4.8 g 24% 7.4
Carbohydrates 58.6 g 36.9 g 13% 51.9 +13%
Total sugars 41.5 g 26.1 g 31.8 +31%
Dietary fiber 1.1 g 0.7 g 3% 1.8 −39%
Protein 3.2 g 2 g 4% 4.7 −32%
Salt 0.3 g 0.2 g 0.7 −54%

*% 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

Calories higher 5%
Sugars higher 19%
Salt lower 16%
Saturated fat higher 40%
Protein top 75%
Fiber top 61%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Blue Vanilla Frosting (24%) [Icing Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Margarine [Palm Oil, Water, Salt, Emulsifier (Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Flavouring, Colours (Annatto, Curcumin)], Water, Invert Sugar Syrup, Spirulina Concentrate, Apple Concentrate, Citric Acid, Flavouring], Pink Vanilla Frosting (24%) [Icing Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Margarine [Palm Oil, Water, Salt, Emulsifier (Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Flavouring, Colours (Annatto, Curcumin)], Water, Colour (Beetroot Red), Flavouring], Sugar, Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Pasteurised Egg, Rapeseed Oil, Modified Maize Starch, Silver Horn Decoration [Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Palm Oil, Water, Emulsifiers (Acacia Gum, Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum), Colours (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide), Glazing Agents (Shellac)], Whey Powder (Milk), Raising Agents (Potassium Bicarbonate, Disodium Diphosphate, Calcium Phosphate), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate), Emulsifiers (Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Maize Starch, Flavouring, Acidity Regulator (Potassium Hydroxide)

Contains palm oilNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilk

Additives 20

High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
As sold One cupcake (63g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
5057753653941

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Unicorn Cupcakes?

Unicorn Cupcakes contains 502 kcal per 100 g and about 316 kcal per serving (As sold One cupcake (63g)).

How much sugar is in Unicorn Cupcakes?

Unicorn Cupcakes has 41.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Unicorn Cupcakes 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 Unicorn Cupcakes vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Unicorn Cupcakes 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 September 14, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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