jaffa cake

1 cake/12 g

jaffa cake

About This Food

Jaffa Cakes are a popular treat, widely enjoyed in the UK and Europe. A single Jaffa Cake contains approximately 44.9 calories. It provides carbohydrates from the sponge base and sugar from the orange jelly and chocolate coating. It contains some fats, mainly from the chocolate. It also offers trace amounts of vitamin A from the orange jelly. Jaffa Cakes aren't ideal for those managing diabetes due to their sugar content. Moderate consumption is okay for most people. A reasonable intake could be 2-3 Jaffa Cakes per day as part of a balanced diet. While Jaffa Cakes can be part of a balanced diet in moderation, frequent overconsumption might contribute to weight gain. Consider enjoying them occasionally as a treat. Try having just one or two to satisfy your sweet craving.

Calorie Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off 1 cake (45 calories) of jaffa cake:

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Walking
0h 10m
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Jogging
0h 4m
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Cycling
0h 3m
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Swimming
0h 5m
* Estimates are based on an average adult (~70 kg / 155 lb).

Three macronutrients

Total Calories
44.9
NameCalories%
Carb
30.7kcal68%
Protein
1.7kcal4%
Fat
12.5kcal28%

Trace elements

NameValue%Daily Value
Calcium2.9mg0%
Iron0.2mg1%
Sodium56.4mg2%
Potassium8.5mg0%
Phosphorus22.2mg2%
Vitamin C0mg0%
Vitamin A0.6µg0%
Vitamin D0.5 IU2%
Vitamin B-60mg0%
Vitamin B-120µg1%
Magnesium1mg0%
Zinc0.1mg1%
Selenium0.4µg1%