Jaffa Cakes
Packaged product Sweets and Desserts McVitie's
Jaffa Cakes contains 379 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 and desserts on FoodFactly (381 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 38% of the Daily Value for copper, 17% of the Daily Value for manganese and 13% of the Daily Value for iron.
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 | 379 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 7.9 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat L | 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol L | 31 mg | 10% |
| Sodium L | 100 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 70.9 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.7 g | 9% |
| Total sugars L | 52.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 75 g | 150% |
| Protein L | 4.9 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A L | 15.6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C L | 2.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.54 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.28 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.062 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.23 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.25 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.025 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) L | 13.9 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.17 µg | 7% |
| Calcium L | 20.6 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium L | 41.1 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus L | 77.5 mg | 6% |
| Potassium L | 176 mg | 4% |
| Zinc L | 0.7 mg | 6% |
| Copper L | 0.34 mg | 38% |
| Manganese L | 0.39 mg | 17% |
| Selenium L | 3.2 µg | 6% |
| Iodine L | 6.1 µg | 4% |
| Chloride 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 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).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.9 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3.4 g)
- Fiber2.7 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2 g)
- Sugars52.6 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 52 g)
- Fat7.9 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat4 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 5.8 g)
- Sodium100 mgin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water21.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 2.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.4 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch 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 | 0.014 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.021 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 0.35 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 4.3 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 21.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Barcode
- 5000168211510
- Category
- Jaffa cakes
- Packaging
- en:card-box
- 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, Plain 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 (8% Orange Juice Equivalent), 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). 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.
Ingredient guides: SugarEggGlucose syrupCocoa butterWheat flour
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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 379 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 and desserts, 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 2.7 g of fiber and 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).
What vitamins and minerals does Jaffa Cakes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (38% DV), manganese (17% DV) and iron (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
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 May 20, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5000168211510. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 20, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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