Golden Syrup Cake

Name: Golden Syrup Cake
Brand: McVitie's

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Ingredients · 28

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Common questions

Is McVitie's Golden Syrup Cake healthy?

McVitie's Golden Syrup Cake scores 5/100 on Tallow — our avoid band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

What is in McVitie's Golden Syrup Cake?

McVitie's Golden Syrup Cake lists 28 ingredients, starting with Golden Syrup, Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron and Niacin. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

Does McVitie's Golden Syrup Cake contain seed oils?

Yes. McVitie's Golden Syrup Cake lists Rapeseed Oil in its ingredients.

How processed is McVitie's Golden Syrup Cake?

McVitie's Golden Syrup Cake is NOVA group 4: ultra-processed. That is the top of the scale and the classification the score penalises most heavily.

How does McVitie's Golden Syrup Cake compare to other pastries & muffins?

At 5/100 McVitie's Golden Syrup Cake scores worse than most pastries & muffins we have scored. A higher-scoring option in pastries & muffins is Pearl Milling Company Organic Pancakes at 100/100.

Is McVitie's Golden Syrup Cake organic?

McVitie's Golden Syrup Cake is not certified organic in our data.

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