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Tesco Finest Chocolate Cake

Tesco Finest Chocolate Cake nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScorePoor
45/100
Calories
405
Sugar
29g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

❌ TOXIC: Theobromine causes heart failure.
Ref: ASPCA
❌ TOXIC: High Theobromine content.
Ref: ASPCA
⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Limit for Kids 👶⚠️

Too much sugar (>25g) for kids. ()

Ingredient Decoder

High Risk Additives

Peanut

One of the Top 9 Major Allergens. Peanut allergies are among the most severe and life-threatening, often requiring those affected to carry an EpiPen at all times.

Moderate Caution

Invert Sugar

A syrup mixture of glucose and fructose. Retains moisture better than regular sugar but has the same negative metabolic effects.

Full Ingredients List:

sugar, wheat flour [wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin], rapeseed oil, egg, butter (milk), glucose syrup, fat reduced cocoa powder, humectant (glycerol), belgian marbled chocolate curls [sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, dried whole milk, whey powder (milk), milk sugar, butteroil (milk), emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring]), belgian milk chocolate [sugar, dried whole milk, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, whey powder (milk), emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring], egg white, milk, whipping cream (milk), cornflour, wheat starch, invert sugar syrup, raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium carbonate), preservative (potassium sorbate), emulsifiers (mono - and di-glycerides of fatty acids, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), salt, flavouring. allergy advice for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. also, may contain peanuts and nuts. suitable for vegetarians f s pa *rei rec c carto recycle tesco sta welwyn ga tesco irela gresham he marine road co. dublin. www.tesco.c

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

Avoid

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in high quantity (20.4g)

A high consumption of fat can raise cholesterol and increase heart disease risk. Limit consumption.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in high quantity (5.8g)

High consumption of saturated fats increases the risk of heart diseases. Choose products with lower content.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in high quantity (29g)

A high consumption of sugar causes weight gain, tooth decay, and risks of type 2 diabetes. Limit sugary drinks and snacks.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in moderate quantity (0.4g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • Contains Peanut
  • High Sugar Content

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Health Coach

"Elena focuses on practical nutrition for families."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Tesco Finest Chocolate Cake truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 45/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags

The ingredient list reveals the presence of Peanut. One of the Top 9 Major Allergens. Peanut allergies are among the most severe and life-threatening, often requiring those affected to carry an EpiPen at all times. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 29g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 7 sugar cubes directly. While it might taste great, such a high glycemic load can lead to rapid insulin spikes followed by energy crashes.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Tesco Finest Chocolate Cake achieves a CakeID Score of 45/100.

Treat Only: Due to the low score, we recommend enjoying this only as an occasional treat rather than a dietary staple.

Health Recommendations

Sugar Spike

High sugar may cause energy crashes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tesco Finest Chocolate Cake healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 45/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Tesco Finest Chocolate Cake Vegan?
No. Contains 'milk'.
Does it contain harmful additives?
Yes, it contains Peanut, which is flagged in our database.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
405
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g26%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 50g18%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 405 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

41
Run
51
Cycle
101
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~7 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.