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Welsh cakes
Welsh cakes by Rowan Hill (lidl) provides 383 kcal per 100 g, with 23.6 g of sugars and 5.5 g of protein. That is 26% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cakes category. Contains: eggs, gluten, sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 36g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 383 kcal | 138 kcal | 389 | |
| Total fat | 13.9 g | 5 g | 6% | 18.1 −23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 1.6 g | 8% | 7.4 −39% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.9 g | 20.8 g | 8% | 51.9 +11% |
| Total sugars | 23.6 g | 8.5 g | 31.8 −26% | |
| Added sugars | 5.3 g | 1.9 g | 4% | 24.3 −78% |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 2 g | 4% | 4.7 +16% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.2 g | 0.7 −9% |
*% 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
Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Folic Acid, Thiamin), Margarine (Vegetable Oils [Palm, Rapeseed], Water; Salt; Emulsifier: Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids; Colours: Annatto Bixin, Curcumin; Flavourings), 14% Mixed Vine Fruit (Sultanas, Currants), Sugar, Water, Free Range Egg, Baking Powder (Raising Agents: Diphosphates, Potassium Carbonates; Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Folic Acid, Thiamin]), Lemon Juice (contains Sulphites). Contains RSPO certified palm oil (SG), 2-0677-16-000-00.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenSulphur dioxide and sulphites
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 36g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 4056489000303
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Welsh cakes?
Welsh cakes contains 383 kcal per 100 g and about 138 kcal per serving (36g).
How much sugar is in Welsh cakes?
Welsh cakes has 23.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Welsh cakes healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Welsh cakes vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Welsh cakes contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 11, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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