Tunnock's Tea Cake
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 381 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 12.5 g |
| Carbs | 63.5 g |
Tunnock's Tea Cake is a Scottish confection consisting of a soft biscuit base topped with a dome of marshmallow and coated in milk chocolate. It is sold individually wrapped and eaten as a snack, and has been a staple of British and particularly Scottish food culture since the 1950s. Per 100 g, it provides 381 kcal, 3.8 g of protein, 12.5 g of fat, and 63.5 g of carbohydrates, of which 52 g are sugars — reflecting its confectionery composition. Fibre content is low at 0.8 g per 100 g. It contains 140 mg of potassium, 65 mg of calcium, and 0.2 mcg of vitamin B12 per 100 g. No glycemic index data is available. Tunnock's Tea Cake is suitable for vegetarian diets.
How many calories in a Tunnock's Tea Cake?
Tunnock's Tea Cake contains 381 kcal per 100 g. A single tea cake weighs approximately 24 g, putting it at around 91 kcal per biscuit.
How much sugar is in a Tunnock's Tea Cake?
Tunnock's Tea Cake contains 52 g of sugars per 100 g, which accounts for the majority of its 63.5 g total carbohydrate content. A single 24 g tea cake contains roughly 12.5 g of sugar.
Is Tunnock's Tea Cake vegetarian?
Yes, Tunnock's Tea Cake is suitable for vegetarian diets. However, it is not listed as vegan, as the marshmallow and chocolate components typically contain animal-derived ingredients such as gelatine and dairy.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 381 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 12.5 g |
| Carbs | 63.5 g |
| Sugars | 52.0 g |
| Fiber | 0.80 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 7.8 g |
| Monounsaturated | 3.2 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.80 g |
| Cholesterol | 6.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 65.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.90 mg |
| Potassium | 140 mg |
| Sodium | 115 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.20 mcg |