Jaffa Cake

A popular British snack, Jaffa Cakes are soft sponge cakes topped with a layer of tangy orange jelly and coated in dark chocolate, combining fruity and chocolaty flavors in one bite.

120

1 cake

(30 grams)

CAL

E

Nutri-Score

Contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals from the orange jelly and cake base but is also high in sugars and carbohydrates.

Value per 100 grams & per cup (135g):

375 kcal | 510 kcal

Protein

4.5 grams | 6.5 grams

Fats

10 grams | 13 grams

Carbohydrates

75 grams | 100 grams

Fiber

2.5 grams | 3.5 grams

Vitamins & Nutrients

Vitamin C: Supports immune function and skin health.
Calcium: Important for bone strength.
Iron: Essential for red blood cell production.
Vitamin B6: Supports metabolism and brain health.

Satiety and Feelings

Jaffa Cakes provide a quick sweet energy boost with their sugars, but due to low protein and fiber, they may not keep you full for long.

What does 100 g look like?

About 3.5 Jaffa Cakes.

What does 2000 | 2500 calories look like?

About 19 | 24 Jaffa Cakes (532 | 672 grams / 1.17 | 1.48 pounds).

Daily Value per 100 grams %

Vitamin C

2%

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

5%

Iron

5%

Calcium

5%

Fiber

5%

Protein

10%

Sodium (Salt)

5%

Carbohydrates

30%

Total Fat

10%

Saturated Fat

10%

Cholesterol

10%

Sugar ⚠️

95%

Calories

20%

Did you know?

Despite being called a “cake,” Jaffa Cakes are classified as biscuits in the UK for tax reasons.
They were first introduced by McVitie’s in 1927.
The orange jelly is flavored with real orange oil, giving Jaffa Cakes their distinctive tang.
The name “Jaffa” comes from the famous Jaffa oranges originally grown near the city of Jaffa (Israel), known for their sweet citrus flavor.
They are a popular teatime snack and have a dedicated fanbase.