Jamaica Ginger Cake
Packaged product Sweets and Desserts McVitie's
Jamaica Ginger Cake contains 362 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 25.8 g (25.8 g) provides about 93 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from fat and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sweets and desserts on FoodFactly (395 kcal per 100 g).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 362 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 10.4 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Sodium L | 244 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 63.1 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 37.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 58.6 g | 117% |
| Protein L | 3.7 g | 7% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 70%
- Fat 26%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.7 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 4.4 g)
- Fiber1.6 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars37.6 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 31 g)
- Fat10.4 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 18 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 6.7 g)
- Sodium244 mgbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 254 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Humectant (Sorbitol), Emulsifier (E471), Dried Whey (Milk), Colour (Plain Caramel), Milk Protein, Wheat Starch, Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate), Stabiliser (Guar Gum), Dried Whole Egg, Wheat Protein, Salt, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Ginger Flavouring.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: SugarEggSaltWheat flourPalm oilRapeseed (canola) oil
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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 Jamaica Ginger Cake?
100 g of Jamaica Ginger Cake has 362 kcal. Serving, 25.8 g (25.8 g): about 93 kcal.
How much protein is in Jamaica Ginger Cake?
Jamaica Ginger Cake contains 3.7 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.95 g in serving, 25.8 g (25.8 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is below the median (median 4.4 g).
How many carbs are in Jamaica Ginger Cake?
Jamaica Ginger Cake has 63.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 37.6 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Jamaica Ginger Cake?
Jamaica Ginger Cake contains 10.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Jamaica Ginger Cake?
100 g contains 244 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 22, 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 5000168001814. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 22, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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