McVitie's

Jamaica Ginger Cake — Calories, Nutrition & Ingredients

UPC 5000168001814 Cakes Updated 16 Oct 2026

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Calories: 362per 100 g
Protein: 3.7 gper 100 g
Carbs: 63.1 gper 100 g
Fat: 10.4 gper 100 g

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Per serving (25.8 g): 93 calories. Per 100 g: 362 calories, 3.7 g protein, 10.4 g fat.

Label highlights: Fat: medium Saturates: medium Sugars: high Salt: medium HFSS Contains EggsContains GlutenContains Milk

Red means high in the UK front-of-pack traffic-light system. These colours are our calculation from the declared values, not a label on the pack. In this product:

Sugars: 37.60 g per 100 g (red above 22.50 g)

Calculated from the nutrition data on file; check the package label. How the traffic-light colours work »

Nutrition

Portion size: 25.8 g

Typical values	Per 100 g	Per portion (%RI*)
Energy	1515 kJ / 362 kcal	391 kJ / 93 kcal (5%)
Fat	10.4 g	2.7 g (4%)
of which saturates	3.2 g	0.8 g (4%)
Carbohydrate	63.1 g	16.3 g (6%)
of which sugars	37.6 g	9.7 g (11%)
Fibre	1.6 g	0.4 g
Protein	3.7 g	1.0 g (2%)
Salt	0.61 g	0.16 g (3%)

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal)

Calculated from Open Food Facts per-100 g data for the stated serving; values may differ slightly from the package label because of rounding.

Per 100 g and custom amounts

Nutrition per amount

362 calories in 100 g

Protein3.7 g

Carbohydrates63.1 g

Sugars37.6 g

Added sugars58.7 g

Fibre1.6 g

Fat10.4 g

Saturated fat3.2 g

Sodium244 mg

Ingredient flags

Contains added sugars or syrups Contains canola / rapeseed oil Contains potassium sorbate Contains milk Contains egg Contains peanut Contains wheat Lists gluten grains

How we detect these flags

Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · Photo: Open Food Facts contributors (CC BY-SA)

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Healthier swaps

Same category, better nutrition per 100 g (see methodology).

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−18.6 g sugars−2.8 g sat. fat−51 mg sodium
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We compare per-100 g values from Open Food Facts. A swap must be at least as good on sugars, saturates, salt, calories, protein and fibre (where listed) and strictly better on at least one of those nutrients. Check the label for your portion size.

Ingredients

Calcium, Colour - color, Emulsifier, Ginger Flavouring, Glucose-fructose syrup, Guar gum, Humectant, Iron, Milk proteins, Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Nicotinic acid, Palm oil, Plain caramel, Potassium sorbate, Preservative, Raising agent, Rapeseed oil, Salt, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Sorbitol, Stabiliser, Sugar, Thiamin, Vegetable oil, Water, Wheat flour, Wheat protein, Wheat starch, Whey, Whole egg

Allergens

Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk

May contain: Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, Soybeans

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Jamaica Ginger Cake?

Per 100 g of Jamaica Ginger Cake there are 362 calories.

How much protein is in Jamaica Ginger Cake?

Per 100 g of Jamaica Ginger Cake there are 3.7 g protein.

How many carbohydrates are in Jamaica Ginger Cake?

Per 100 g of Jamaica Ginger Cake there are 63.1 g carbohydrates. Of which 37.6 g sugars.

How much sugar is in Jamaica Ginger Cake?

Per 100 g of Jamaica Ginger Cake there are 37.6 g sugars.

How much sodium (salt) is in Jamaica Ginger Cake?

Per 100 g of Jamaica Ginger Cake there are 244.0 mg sodium. UK guidance is for adults to eat no more than 6 g of salt (about 2,400 mg of sodium) a day.

How much fibre is in Jamaica Ginger Cake?

Per 100 g of Jamaica Ginger Cake there are 1.6 g fibre. Fibre is important for digestive health.

What are the main ingredients in Jamaica Ginger Cake?

The main ingredients in Jamaica Ginger Cake are: Calcium, Colour - color, Emulsifier, Ginger Flavouring, Glucose-fructose syrup.

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