Jaffa Cakes
Packaged product Sweets og Desserter McVities
Jaffa Cakes contains 376 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 75 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 20 % 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).
100 g provides 40 % of the Daily Value for kobber, 18 % of the Daily Value for mangan and 14 % of the Daily Value for jern.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 376 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 8,1 g | 10 % |
| Saturated fat L | 4 g | 20 % |
| Cholesterol L | 46,5 mg | 15 % |
| Sodium L | 270 mg | 12 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 69,6 g | 25 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 2,1 g | 8 % |
| Total sugars L | 50 g | |
| Added sugars L | 53,2 g | 106 % |
| Protein L | 5 g | 10 % |
| Vitamin A L | 22,7 µg | 3 % |
| Vitamin C L | 0,046 mg | 0,1 % |
| Vitamin D L | 0,61 µg | 3 % |
| Vitamin E L | 0,34 mg | 2 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0,052 mg | 4 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0,08 mg | 6 % |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0,26 mg | 2 % |
| Pantothensyre (B5) L | 0,32 mg | 6 % |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0,027 mg | 2 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 13,5 µg | 3 % |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0,23 µg | 10 % |
| Calcium L | 24,4 mg | 2 % |
| Jern L | 2,4 mg | 14 % |
| Magnesium L | 42 mg | 10 % |
| Phosphor L | 89,2 mg | 7 % |
| Kalium L | 176 mg | 4 % |
| Zink L | 0,77 mg | 7 % |
| Kobber L | 0,36 mg | 40 % |
| Mangan L | 0,41 mg | 18 % |
| Selen L | 2,8 µg | 5 % |
| Jod L | 6,1 µg | 4 % |
| Chlorid L | 3,7 mg | 0,2 % |
% 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 75 %
- Fat 20 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein5 gin the top quarter of sweets og desserter (median 3,4 g)
- Fiber2,1 gabove the median for sweets og desserter (median 2 g)
- Sugars50 gbelow the median for sweets og desserter (median 52 g)
- Fat8,1 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)
- Sodium270 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
- Water21,9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Engangsmættet fedt L | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyumættet fedt L | 0,46 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Stivelse L | 0,81 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20: 5 n-3) L | 0,002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22: 6 n-3) L | 0,018 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18: 3 n-3) L | 0,024 g |
| Linolsyre (omega- 6, 18: 2) L | 0,4 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Betacaroten L | 0,46 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Vand L | 21,9 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- McVities
- Barcode
- 50168989
- Category
- Jaffa-kager
- 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, 100g SERVING Palm), Humectant (Glycerine), Acid (Citric Acid), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Ammonium Bicarbonate, 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.
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 376 kcal.
How much protein is in Jaffa Cakes?
Jaffa Cakes contains 5 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 69,6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,1 g of fiber and 50 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 8,1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Jaffa Cakes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are kobber (40 % DV), mangan (18 % DV), jern (14 % DV) and magnesium (10 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Jaffa Cakes?
100 g contains 270 mg of sodium, 12 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 19. september 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. 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 50168989. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 19. september 2026. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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