Jaffa Cakes

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Jaffa Cakes

Tower Gate · 300 g

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
381
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatHigh saturated fatHigh sugarLow salt
Barcode
20005573
Category
Jaffa cakes
Serving size
25 g
Sold in
Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, United States

At a glance

Jaffa Cakes (Tower Gate) is a product in the category “Jaffa cakes”. It provides 381 kcal (1,605 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 25 g contains about 95 kcal, or 5% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 10% less sugar than the median product in its category. Its saturated fat content is close to the median of its category. It contains 33% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 7 additives: E322 - Lecithins, E330 - Citric acid, E420 - Sorbitol, E440 - Pectins, E450 - Diphosphates, and E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. It is sold in Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, and United States.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (25 g)
Energy 1,605 kJ / 381 kcal 19% 401 kJ / 95 kcal
Fat 11 g 16% 2.8 g
Saturated fat 6.3 g 32% 1.6 g
Carbohydrates 65 g 25% 16 g
Sugars 47 g 52% 12 g
Added sugars 0 g 0 g
Starch 0 g 0 g
Fibre 1.7 g 7% 0.43 g
Protein 3.6 g 7% 0.9 g
Salt 0.24 g 4% 0.06 g
Caffeine 0 mg 0 mg
Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg
Vitamin E 0 mg 0 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg 0 mg
Iron 0 mg 0 mg
Magnesium 0 mg 0 mg
Zinc 0 mg 0 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 240 products in the category “Jaffa cakes”.

Energy 0%
This product: 381 kcal Category median: 381 kcal
Sugars -10%
This product: 47 g Category median: 52 g
Fat +13%
This product: 11.3 g Category median: 10 g
Saturated fat +7%
This product: 6.3 g Category median: 5.9 g
Salt +33%
This product: 0.2 g Category median: 0.2 g
Protein +9%
This product: 3.6 g Category median: 3.3 g
Fibre -15%
This product: 1.7 g Category median: 2 g

Ingredients

sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, 15% orange juice from concentrated orange juice, wheat flour, cocoa mass, 6% liquid whole egg, palm oil, cocoa butter, stabiliser: sorbitols, gelling agent: pectins, acid: citric acid, raising agents: sodium carbonates, diphosphates, whey powder (milk), emulsifiers: lecithins, mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, natural orange flavouring, natural vanilla flavouring with other natural flavourings, salt, wheat starch,

Allergens

EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Jaffa Cakes?

Jaffa Cakes contains 381 kcal per 100 g, which is about 95 kcal per serving of 25 g.

Is Jaffa Cakes vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Jaffa Cakes contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Jaffa Cakes contain palm oil?

Yes, the ingredient list of Jaffa Cakes includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.

Which additives does Jaffa Cakes contain?

Jaffa Cakes contains E322 - Lecithins, E330 - Citric acid, E420 - Sorbitol, E440 - Pectins, E450 - Diphosphates, E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and E500 - Sodium carbonates.

Which allergens are in Jaffa Cakes?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Jaffa Cakes lists these allergens: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, and Soybeans. Always check the package.

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