Jamaica Ginger Cake, McVitie's
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Cakes · United Kingdom

Jamaica Ginger Cake

United KingdomFrance
NUTRI-SCOREABCDENOVA4
362 kcalper 100 g · 18% of the reference intake
37.6 gof sugars per 100 g
Barcode (EAN-13)5000168001814
GS1 prefix500 · GS1 UK
Additives7: E150a, E202, E412…
AllergensEggs, Gluten, MilkMay contain: Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, Soybeans
LabelsVegetarian, No hydrogenated fats
5000168001814

Prefix 500 was issued by GS1 UK. It tells you where the code was registered, not where the product was made.

Nutrition

Per 100 g, with the share of an adult’s reference intake (8,400 kJ / 2,000 kcal)
Nutrient100 gReference intake
Energy362 kcal18%
Fat10.4 g15%
of which saturates3.2 g16%
Carbohydrate63.1 g24%
of which sugars37.6 g42%
Fibre1.6 g—
Protein3.7 g7%
Salt0.61 g10%

Open Food Facts, ODbL, record updated 22 October 2026 · Reference intakes: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex XIII.

Ingredients

As printed on the pack; allergens in bold

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.

Allergen: EggsAllergen: GlutenAllergen: MilkMay contain: MustardMay contain: NutsMay contain: PeanutsMay contain: SoybeansVegetarianNo hydrogenated fats
  • E150aPlain caramelColour
  • E202Potassium sorbatePreservative
  • E412Guar gumEmulsifier · Stabiliser · Thickener
  • E420SorbitolHumectant · Sequestrant · Stabiliser · Sweetener · Thickener
  • E471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acidsEmulsifier · Stabiliser
  • E500Sodium carbonatesStabiliser · Thickener
  • E500iiSodium hydrogen carbonateStabiliser · Thickener

Source: Open Food Facts, ODbL · additive names and functions: Open Food Facts taxonomy.

In its category

Position among 160 “cakes” products sold in the United Kingdom
Sugars37.6 g · median 35.4 g
Saturates3.2 g · median 5.5 g
Salt0.61 g · median 0.42 g

59% of products in the category contain less sugar than this one. The thin line marks the category median.

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Shelfpedia calculation from Open Food Facts (ODbL), products in the same category sold in the United Kingdom, values per 100 g.

Countries of sale

Sold under this barcode in 2 countries
FranceUnited Kingdom

Source: Open Food Facts, countries of sale reported by contributors.

Sources

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