Jaffa Cakes

Packaged product Sweets og Desserter McVities

Jaffa Cakes contains 374 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 76 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 19 % from fat and 5 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for sweets og desserter on FoodFactly (381 kcal per 100 g).

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Jaffa Cakes by McVities, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
374kcal per 100 g
4,9 gprotein
70,9 gcarbohydrates
7,9 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 374 kcal
Total fat L 7,9 g 10 %
Saturated fat L 4 g 20 %
Sodium L 100 mg 4 %
Total carbohydrates L 70,9 g 26 %
Dietary fiber not reported
Total sugars L 52,6 g
Added sugars L 59,7 g 119 %
Protein L 4,9 g 10 %

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 5 %Carbohydrates: 76 %Fat: 19 %374kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 5 %
  • Carbohydrates 76 %
  • Fat 19 %

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Nutritional insights

  • Protein4,9 gin the top quarter of sweets og desserter (median 3,4 g)
  • Sugars52,6 gin the top quarter of sweets og desserter (median 52 g)
  • Fat7,9 gin the lowest quarter of sweets og desserter (median 10 g)
  • Saturated fat4 gin the lowest quarter of sweets og desserter (median 5,8 g)
  • Sodium100 mgin the top quarter of sweets og desserter (median 72 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
McVities
Barcode
5000168022451
Category
Jaffa-kager
Packaging
en:carton-recycle-film-recycled-in-uk-and-ie-by-terracycle-eu-don-t-recycle-in-kerbside-collection
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

glucose-fructose syrup, dark chocolate (19%) [sugar, cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea), butter oil (milk), cocoa butter, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, e476), natural flavouring), sugar, flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), whole egg, water, dextrose, concentrated orange juice, glucose syrup, vegetable oils (sunflower, palm), humectant (glycerine), gelling agent (pectin), acid (citric acid), raising agents (ammonium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate), dried whole egg, acidity regulator (sodium citrates), natural orange flavouring, colour (curcumin), emulsifier (soya lecithin). product contains the equivalent of 8% orange juice. for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Jaffa Cakes?

100 g of Jaffa Cakes has 374 kcal.

How much protein is in Jaffa Cakes?

Jaffa Cakes contains 4,9 g of protein per 100 g (10 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 5 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets og desserter, that is among the highest quarter (median 3,4 g).

How many carbs are in Jaffa Cakes?

Jaffa Cakes has 70,9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 52,6 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Jaffa Cakes?

Jaffa Cakes contains 7,9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20 % of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Jaffa Cakes?

100 g contains 100 mg of sodium, 4 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated 27. marts 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 7. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 5000168022451. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 27. marts 2026. Imported 7. november 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).

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