McVitie's - Jaffa Cake has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 71.67g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
It belongs to English cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.
Based on the composite nutritive standing McVitie's - Jaffa Cake has been given a composite ranking of 15, and sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 5% | |
| Calories from Fat | 20% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 75% |
Why this is good for you
- Very low in Saturated Fat
Why this is bad for you
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.7 g | 23.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 10% | Top 30% | High |
| Sugars | 54.2 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5 g | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 12.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 20.8% | Top 30% | High |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1 g 1.5%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrates 8.6 g 2.9%
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%
Sugars 6.5 g
Protein 0.6 g 1.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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