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Jaffa biscuit Calories
Chocolate-coated sweet biscuit with orange jelly filling
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Jaffa biscuit (12 g) has 45 calories. That works out to 375 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.1 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 1.1 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Jaffa biscuit Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 12 g
45
KCAL / 12G
Carbs
8.1g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
1.1g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 5% · Fat 22%
Jaffa biscuit nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (12 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.61 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Jaffa biscuit?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 12 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 38 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 24 g | 90 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 36 g | 135 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 48 g | 180 kcal |
| 6 piece (extra large) | 72 g | 270 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 375 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 120 g | 450 kcal |
Calculated from 375 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jaffa biscuit
What are Jaffa biscuits made of?
Jaffa biscuits combine a biscuit or sponge-style base with orange-flavoured jelly and a chocolate coating. The exact base and filling ingredients vary by product, so the name does not guarantee one fixed recipe.
Are Jaffa biscuits cakes or biscuits?
They are sold as biscuits, but classic Jaffa-style treats often have a sponge-cake base beneath the orange jelly and chocolate. Whether they count as cakes or biscuits can therefore depend on the recipe and the classification being used.
Why are Jaffa biscuits called Jaffa?
The name is linked to Jaffa, the historic name for the city of Yafo in Israel, and its association with oranges. The orange-flavoured filling helps explain why that name suits this style of sweet.
Is the orange centre in a Jaffa biscuit marmalade or jelly?
It is usually a set orange-flavoured jelly rather than marmalade. Marmalade contains pieces or peel of citrus fruit, while the centre in a Jaffa biscuit is typically smooth and held in a distinct layer.
How do you make Jaffa biscuits at home?
Make a small sponge or biscuit base, add a cooled disc of orange jelly, then cover it with melted chocolate. Let each layer set before adding the next so the jelly stays in place and the coating forms a neat shell.
How should you store Jaffa biscuits?
Keep Jaffa biscuits sealed in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and moisture. Once opened, follow the package instructions; warmth can soften the chocolate and damp conditions can affect the biscuit’s texture.
Can you freeze Jaffa biscuits?
Yes, Jaffa biscuits can be frozen in an airtight container, although the chocolate may crack or develop a pale surface after thawing. Let them come back to room temperature while still wrapped to reduce condensation.
Are Jaffa biscuits healthy?
Jaffa biscuits are sweet, ultra-processed treats rather than an everyday nourishing snack. Having one occasionally can fit into a varied diet, but they are not a substitute for less processed snacks such as fruit, yoghurt or nuts.
Do Jaffa biscuits raise blood sugar?
Yes, the carbohydrates in Jaffa biscuits can raise blood sugar. If you have diabetes, fit them into your individual meal plan; the effect varies with portion size and what else you eat with them.
Do Jaffa biscuits contain real chocolate?
Jaffa biscuits have a chocolate coating, but the exact type and cocoa content vary between products. Some coatings use chocolate, while others may use a chocolate-flavoured coating, so the product’s ingredient list is the way to distinguish them.
Jaffa biscuit Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.13mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Folate
2.16µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Selenium
0.96µg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
9.84mg · 1% DV
Sodium
23mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
16mg · 0% DV
Jaffa biscuit Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Jaffa biscuit
To burn the 45 calories in 1 piece (medium) (12 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Jaffa biscuit?
A Jaffa biscuit pairs a soft, sponge-like base with a layer of orange jelly and a chocolate coating. Despite the name, its texture is closer to a small cake than to a crisp, conventional biscuit. The treat originated in the United Kingdom, where it became a familiar packaged sweet.
Its bright citrus flavour cuts through the chocolate, making it an easy choice with tea or coffee, or as a small dessert. It is also enjoyed as a snack in many places where British-style biscuits are sold. Mostly carbohydrate-based and sweet, it is better thought of as a treat than a filling snack. For a lighter serving, have one piece alongside unsweetened tea or coffee rather than reaching for several.
How Nutritious Is Jaffa biscuit?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Jaffa biscuit Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Jaffa biscuit Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Jaffa biscuit Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Jaffa biscuit Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.61g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.17g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 31:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (31:1).
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