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At a glance
Vachon is a product in the category “Cakes”. It provides 482 kcal (2,052 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 2 cakes (56 g) contains about 270 kcal, or 14% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 79% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 177% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 75% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 23 additives: E102 - Tartrazine, E129 - Allura red, E133 - Brilliant blue FCF, E1520 - Propylene Glycol, E200 - Sorbic acid, and E202 - Potassium sorbate. It is sold in Canada.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (2 cakes (56 g)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2,052 kJ / 482 kcal | 24% | 1,149 kJ / 270 kcal |
| Fat | 21 g | 31% | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 16 g | 80% | 9 g |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | 0.1 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 71 g | 27% | 40 g |
| Sugars | 54 g | 60% | 30 g |
| Added sugars | 51 g | 29 g | |
| Fibre | 1.8 g | 7% | 1 g |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.89 g | 15% | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 10 mg | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 10 mg | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 1 mg | |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 75 mg | |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 0 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 1,691 products in the category “Cakes”.
Ingredients
Sugars (sugar, glucose, brown sugar), Enriched wheat flour, Hydrogenated palm and/or palm kernel oils, Liquid whole eggs, Vegetable oil, Water, Glycerin, Cocoa, Modified milk ingredients, Salt, Liquid egg whites, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Baking powder, Soy lecithin, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Modified palm and palm kernel oils, Propylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Corn starch, Sorbitan monostearate, Baking soda, Mono - and di-glycerides, Carrageenan, Polysorbate 60, Cellulose gum, Xanthan gum, Sorbic acid, Guar gum, Sodium bisulphate, Soy protein, Potato starch, Tapioca starch, Acacia gum, Polysorbate 65, Sorbitan tristearate, Citrus fiber, Natural and artificial flavour, Allura red, Tartrazine, BRilliant blue FCF.
Allergens
No allergens declared on the label.
May contain traces of
Additives
- E102 - Tartrazine
- E129 - Allura red
- E133 - Brilliant blue FCF
- E1520 - Propylene Glycol
- E200 - Sorbic acid
- E202 - Potassium sorbate
- E322 - Lecithins
- E322i - Lecithin
- E407 - Carrageenan
- E412 - Guar gum
- E414 - Acacia gum
- E415 - Xanthan gum
- E422 - Glycerol
- E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate
- E436 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate
- E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
- E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- E491 - Sorbitan monostearate
- E492 - Sorbitan tristearate
- E500 - Sodium carbonates
- E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate
- E514 - Sodium sulphates
- E514ii - Sodium hydrogen sulphate
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Vachon?
Vachon contains 482 kcal per 100 g, which is about 270 kcal per serving of 2 cakes (56 g).
Is Vachon vegan?
No. The ingredient list of Vachon contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.
Does Vachon contain palm oil?
Yes, the ingredient list of Vachon includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.
Which additives does Vachon contain?
Vachon contains E102 - Tartrazine, E129 - Allura red, E133 - Brilliant blue FCF, E1520 - Propylene Glycol, E200 - Sorbic acid, E202 - Potassium sorbate, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E407 - Carrageenan, E412 - Guar gum, E414 - Acacia gum, E415 - Xanthan gum, E422 - Glycerol, E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate, E436 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate, E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, E491 - Sorbitan monostearate, E492 - Sorbitan tristearate, E500 - Sodium carbonates, E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate, E514 - Sodium sulphates, and E514ii - Sodium hydrogen sulphate.
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