Finest victoria sponge cake

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Finest victoria sponge cake

Tesco Finest

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
405
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatHigh saturated fatHigh sugarModerate salt
Barcode
5059697699498
Category
Cakes
Serving size
1 slice (61 g)
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Finest victoria sponge cake (Tesco Finest) is a product in the category “Cakes”. It provides 405 kcal (1,696 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 1 slice (61 g) contains about 247 kcal, or 12% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 12% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 21% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 12 additives: E163 - Anthocyanins, E202 - Potassium sorbate, E330 - Citric acid, E331 - Sodium citrates, E331iii - Trisodium citrate, and E422 - Glycerol. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (1 slice (61 g))
Energy 1,696 kJ / 405 kcal 20% 1,035 kJ / 247 kcal
Fat 19 g 27% 12 g
Saturated fat 5.1 g 25% 3.1 g
Carbohydrates 54 g 21% 33 g
Sugars 31 g 34% 19 g
Added sugars 25 g 15 g
Fibre 1.5 g 6% 0.9 g
Protein 3.8 g 8% 2.3 g
Salt 0.4 g 7% 0.24 g
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 3.1 %

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

Compared with similar products

Median values of 1,691 products in the category “Cakes”.

Energy +1%
This product: 404.9 kcal Category median: 401 kcal
Sugars +4%
This product: 31 g Category median: 29.9 g
Fat +6%
This product: 19 g Category median: 18 g
Saturated fat -12%
This product: 5.1 g Category median: 5.8 g
Salt -21%
This product: 0.4 g Category median: 0.5 g
Protein -27%
This product: 3.8 g Category median: 5.2 g
Fibre -13%
This product: 1.5 g Category median: 1.7 g

Ingredients

Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Vanilla Flavoured Buttercream (15%) [Sugar, Butter (Milk), Water, Humectant (Glycerol), Glucose Syrup, Cornflour, Maize Starch, Salt, Dried Egg White, Flavouring], Strawberry Jam (15%) [Sugar, Strawberry Purée, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate), Flavouring, Colour (Anthocyanins)], Pasteurised Egg. Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Whole Milk, Pasteurised Egg White, Humectant (Glycerol), Butter (Milk), Glucose Syrup, Cornflour, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Potassium Carbonate), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Emulsifier (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Palm Oil.

Allergens

Milk

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Finest victoria sponge cake?

Finest victoria sponge cake contains 405 kcal per 100 g, which is about 247 kcal per serving of 1 slice (61 g).

Is Finest victoria sponge cake vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Finest victoria sponge cake contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Finest victoria sponge cake contain palm oil?

Yes, the ingredient list of Finest victoria sponge cake includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.

Which additives does Finest victoria sponge cake contain?

Finest victoria sponge cake contains E163 - Anthocyanins, E202 - Potassium sorbate, E330 - Citric acid, E331 - Sodium citrates, E331iii - Trisodium citrate, E422 - Glycerol, E440 - Pectins, E450 - Diphosphates, E450i - Disodium diphosphate, E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, E501 - Potassium carbonates, and E501i - Potassium carbonate.

Which allergens are in Finest victoria sponge cake?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Finest victoria sponge cake lists these allergens: Milk. Always check the package.

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