Zebra cakes

by Little Debbie in Pastries Barcode 0024300043093
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Zebra cakes by Little Debbie provides 437 kcal per 100 g, with 48.3 g of sugars and 2.3 g of protein. That is 87% 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 Pastries category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
18.4 g · High
Saturated fat
10.3 g · High
Sugars
48.3 g · High
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 cake (87 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 437 kcal 380 kcal 388 +12%
Total fat 18.4 g 16 g 21% 17.8
Saturated fat 10.3 g 9 g 45% 7.5 +39%
Carbohydrates 64.4 g 56 g 20% 51 +26%
Total sugars 48.3 g 42 g 25.8 +87%
Added sugars 49.4 g 43 g 86% 19.4 +155%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 2.3 −100%
Protein 2.3 g 2 g 4% 5.7 −59%
Salt 0.4 g 0.4 g 0.6 −33%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4257 Pastries products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other pastries

Calories higher 27%
Sugars higher 4%
Salt lower 37%
Saturated fat higher 27%
Protein top 95%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), WATER, PALM AND SOYBEAN OILS WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID TO PROTECT FLAVOR, PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL, DEXTROSE, SOYBEAN OIL. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN STARCH, DRIED EGG WHITES, WHEY (MILK), LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), COCOA, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, SORBIC ACID (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), POLYSORBATE 60, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), SOY FLOUR, POLYSORBATE 80.

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 12

E200 - Sorbic acid
Preservative
High overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
Moderate overexposure risk
Moderate overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
1 cake (87 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0024300043093

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Zebra cakes?

Zebra cakes contains 437 kcal per 100 g and about 380 kcal per serving (1 cake (87 g)).

How much sugar is in Zebra cakes?

Zebra cakes has 48.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Zebra cakes 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 Zebra cakes vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Zebra cakes 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 May 15, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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