{"id":747,"date":"2021-03-23T17:26:27","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T17:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/?p=747"},"modified":"2023-04-14T09:41:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T09:41:11","slug":"jaffa-cakes-weights-and-calories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/jaffa-cakes-weights-and-calories\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaffa Cakes Weights and Calories (in Charts and Images)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:44.444444444444%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking to find out the weights and calories of McVitie&rsquo;s Jaffa Cakes, then look no further, because I&rsquo;ve done the research and put together all the information you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to find out weight and calorie amounts for various Jaffa cakes serving amounts in charts and images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<h2>Weight and Calories of One McVitie&rsquo;s Jaffa Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average weight of a single McVitie&rsquo;s Jaffa Cake is 12.2g (0.43oz) and the calorie count for this serving size is 49kcal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each cake does vary by a gram or so, but the average overall average weight is 12.2g.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-one-jaffa-cake.jpg\" alt=\"Weight of one jaffa cake is 12.2g\" class=\"wp-image-758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-one-jaffa-cake.jpg 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-one-jaffa-cake-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-one-jaffa-cake-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20500%20500'%3E%3Crect%20width='500'%20height='500'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Weight of one jaffa cake is 12.2g\" class=\"wp-image-758 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-one-jaffa-cake.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-one-jaffa-cake.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-one-jaffa-cake.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-one-jaffa-cake-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/weight-of-one-jaffa-cake-150x150.jpg.webp 150w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Many McVittie&rsquo;s Jaffa Cakes are in a Packet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of writing this article in 2021, there are 10 Jaffa Cakes in a single box of McVittie&rsquo;s Jaffa Cakes.  The total pack weight (excluding packaging) is 122g (4.3oz).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A twin pack contains two full packs of 10 jaffa cakes and weighs a total of 144g (5.1oz)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/20-pack-of-Jaffa-Cakes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/20-pack-of-Jaffa-Cakes.jpg 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/20-pack-of-Jaffa-Cakes-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/20-pack-of-Jaffa-Cakes-768x341.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/20-pack-of-Jaffa-Cakes.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-757 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/20-pack-of-Jaffa-Cakes.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/20-pack-of-Jaffa-Cakes-300x133.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/20-pack-of-Jaffa-Cakes-768x341.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/20-pack-of-Jaffa-Cakes.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Weight and Calories of Various McVitie&rsquo;s Jaffa Cake Servings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the weights and calories for various serving sizes and up to a full pack of McVitie&rsquo;s Jaffa Cakes, to help you to find the information you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Number of Jaffa Cakes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weight per serving <br>(in grams and ounces)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Calories per serving<br>(in Kcal)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>12.2g\/0.43oz<\/td><td>46<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>24.4g\/0.86oz<\/td><td>92<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>36.6g\/1.3oz<\/td><td>138<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>48.8g\/1.7oz<\/td><td>184<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 (half a pack)<\/td><td>61g\/2.2oz<\/td><td>230<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>73.2g\/2.6oz<\/td><td>276<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>85.4g\/3oz<\/td><td>322<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>97.6g\/3.4oz<\/td><td>368<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>109.8g\/3.9oz<\/td><td>414<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10 (full pack)<\/td><td>122g\/4.3oz<\/td><td>460<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Many Jaffa Cakes are in a Serving?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jaffa cakes are lower in calories than most biscuits, for example, one single plain digestive biscuit is 71kcal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s no official guidance on a recommended jaffa cake serving size, but <strong>two jaffa cakes make a good under 100 calorie snack portion at 98kcal per serving. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 200 calorie jaffa cake snack would be equal to four cakes at 196kcal in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Equipment and Information Used for This Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I used precision scales that weigh to 0.01 of a gram which is regularly calibrated with a 100g weight. For more information <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/recommended-scales-for-weighing-food-ingredients\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">see my recommended weighing scales here. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure the information in this article is accurate, I researched and cross-referenced various sources (as well as original research) to obtain the correct weights and calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>You Might Also Like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this post helped you to find out more about Jaffa Cake weights and calories, you might also find the following articles helpful too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/snickers-bar-weights-and-calories\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Snickers Bar Weights and Calories<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/how-much-does-a-smartie-weigh\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">How Much Does a Smartie Weigh?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/crunchie-calories-weights\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Crunchie Calories, Weights &amp; Servings (With Calculator &amp; Charts)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/jelly-tots-weights-calories\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Jelly Tots Weights, Calories &amp; Servings (With Calculator &amp; Charts)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/after-eight-calories-weights-2\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">After Eight Calories, Weights &amp; Servings (With Calculator &amp; Charts)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&rsquo;re looking to find out the weights and calories of McVitie&rsquo;s Jaffa Cakes, then look no further, because I&rsquo;ve done the research and put together all the information you &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1013,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/747"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=747"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/747\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6619,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/747\/revisions\/6619"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=747"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=747"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=747"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}