A portion of Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake (131g) contains 493 kcal, 47.7g of free sugar (11.9 teaspoons) and 0.1g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Eggs
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake contains 493 kcal, 22.5g of fat (4.5g saturated), 67.2g of carbohydrate (47.7g total sugar), 5g of protein and 0.1g of salt per portion.
Nutrition by serving: Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
| Serving | Calories | Salt | Total sugar | Free sugar | = teaspoons | Carbs | Protein |
|---|
| Per portion (131g) | 493 kcal | 0.1g | 47.7g | 47.7g | 11.9 tsp | 67.2g | 5g |
| Per 100g | 377 kcal | 0.1g | 36.4g | 36.4g | | 51.3g | 3.8g |
Sugar in Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake contains 47.7g of free sugar per portion. High free sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g a day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10 and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded.
Free sugar by serving: Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 30g | Age 7 to 10 24g | Age 4 to 6 19g |
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| Per portion | 47.7g 159% | 47.7g 159% | 47.7g 159% | 47.7g 199% | 47.7g 251% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Calories in Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake contains 493 kcal of calories per portion. Moderate calories
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by serving: Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
| Serving | Adult (female) 2000 kcal | Adult (male) 2500 kcal | Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal | Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal | Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal |
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| Per portion | 493 kcal 25% | 493 kcal 20% | 493 kcal 25% | 493 kcal 32% | 493 kcal 38% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake contains 4.5g of saturated fat per portion. Low saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children.
Saturated fat by serving: Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
| Serving | Adult (female) 20g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 20g | Age 7 to 10 18g | Age 4 to 6 16g |
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| Per portion | 4.5g 22% | 4.5g 15% | 4.5g 22% | 4.5g 25% | 4.5g 28% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Salt in Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake contains 0.1g of salt per portion. Low salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g a day for ages 4 to 6 and 5g for ages 7 to 10.
Salt by serving: Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
| Serving | Adult (female) 6g | Adult (male) 6g | Age 11 to 17 6g | Age 7 to 10 5g | Age 4 to 6 3g |
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| Per portion | 0.1g 2% | 0.1g 2% | 0.1g 2% | 0.1g 2% | 0.1g 3% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Fibre in Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake contains 1.3g of fibre per portion. Low fibre
Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.
Fibre by serving: Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 25g | Age 7 to 10 20g | Age 4 to 6 15g |
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| Per portion | 1.3g 4% | 1.3g 4% | 1.3g 5% | 1.3g 6% | 1.3g 9% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Free sugar vs total sugar
Where the sugar comes from: Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
| Portion | Total sugar | Free (added) sugar | Naturally occurring | Free sugar in teaspoons |
|---|
| Per portion | 47.7g | 47.7g | 0g | 11.9 tsp |
Boone counts all of the sugar in Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake as free sugar, because Caffè Nero does not break down how much comes from whole fruit, vegetables or milk.
NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded. Sugars in fruit juice and purées count as free sugar.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake is made with a published list of at least 44 distinct ingredients. Reading it closely, it contains emulsifiers, acidity regulators, thickeners, preservatives, humectants, raising agents, colours, flavourings, glucose or glucose-fructose syrups and modified starches. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Emulsifiers
Keep fat and water mixed so the texture stays even and does not separate.
Acidity regulators
Hold the pH steady so flavour and shelf life stay consistent.
Thickeners
Build body and texture without adding the real ingredient.
Preservatives
Slow the growth of moulds and yeasts so the product keeps longer.
Humectants
Hold on to moisture so baked goods stay soft for longer.
Raising agents
Release gas during baking so the product rises consistently.
Colours
Restore or standardise appearance after processing.
Flavourings
Add or restore flavour that processing has taken away.
Glucose or glucose-fructose syrups
Industrial sweeteners that add sweetness and moisture cheaply.
Modified starches
Starches altered to thicken and stabilise under heat and storage.
Boone classifies Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the published ingredient list. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
A Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake contains at least 44 distinct ingredients: 14 raw and 30 manufactured.
Ingredient count: Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
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| Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake | 14 | 30 | 44 | 68% |
The 30 manufactured ingredients
2-diol esters of fatty acids, calcium carbonate, carrot concentrate, citric acid, concentrated lemon juice, dextrose, diphosphates, folic acid, fructose, glucose syrup, glycerol, iron, lutein, modified maize starch, modified potato starch, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, natural flavour, natural flavouring, natural vanilla flavour, niacin, pectin, potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonates, potassium sorbate, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, thiamine, trisodium citrate, wheat gluten, wheat starch, xanthan gum.
The 14 raw ingredients
blueberries, blueberry puree, butter, cornflour, cream cheese, icing sugar, lemon juice, lemon oil, propane-1, rapeseed oil, salt, sugar, water, wheat flour.
Boone counts every distinct named ingredient in the published list, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples; manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Counts are automated from the published text and may differ slightly from a manual count. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
Allergens at a glance
Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake contains wheat, milk and eggs as declared ingredients.
Allergen information: Caffè Nero Lemon and Blueberry Cake
| Allergen | Status |
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| Wheat | Contains |
| Rye | Not present |
| Barley | Not present |
| Oats | Not present |
| Spelt | Not present |
| Tree nuts | Not present |
| Peanuts | Not present |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Soya | Not present |
| Milk | Contains |
| Eggs | Contains |
| Fish | Not present |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Molluscs | Not present |
| Celery | Not present |
| Mustard | Not present |
| Lupin | Not present |
| Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Not present |
Contains = declared by Caffè Nero in its UK Allergen, Nutritional & Ingredient Guide. Caffè Nero prepares drinks and food using shared equipment to display, prepare and serve, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. Ask in store before ordering if you have an allergy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
