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Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice nutrition: sugar, calories, saturated fat, fibre and more
How much sugar is in Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice? Each slice weighs 50g and contains 21.5g of free sugar. Two slices deliver 43g of free sugar, 179% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
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Sugar, calories and saturated fat by portion
The figures below show total sugar, calories and saturated fat for one to two slices, and for the full pack.
Single slice
1 slice
1 slice (50g)
21.5g
sugar
200
kcal
2.5g
sat fat
21.5g free sugar. 90% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
2 slices
2 slices
2 slices (100g)
43g
sugar
400
kcal
5g
sat fat
43g free sugar. 179% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Full pack
Full pack (6 slices)
300g entire pack
129g
sugar
1200
kcal
15g
sat fat
129g free sugar in the full pack. 430% of the adult daily limit of 30g.
Sugar
Mr Kipling Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice contains 21.5g of free sugar per slice. Each slice weighs 50g. Two slices deliver 43g of free sugar and 400 calories. The Battenberg features a pink and yellow sponge wrapped in marzipan. The marzipan layer is made primarily from sugar and almond paste, driving the high sugar content per slice.
All added sugar in Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice counts as free sugar under NHS guidelines. Sugar from jam, chocolate, caramel, fondant or iced toppings all counts in the same way as sugar added to the sponge itself.
At 21.5g per slice, Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice is among the higher-sugar options in this guide. Two slices deliver 43g of free sugar, which is 226% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 179% for a child aged 7 to 10.
Because each Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice is a single 50g slice rather than a small cake, it is realistically eaten one or two at a time rather than three or four. The figures in this guide use two as the reference quantity for that reason.
Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice is one of the higher-sugar items in this guide
Mr Kipling Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice contains 21.5g of free sugar per slice (50g). Two slices deliver 43g of free sugar, 179% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10 and 226% for a child aged 4 to 6. The Battenberg features a pink and yellow sponge wrapped in marzipan. The marzipan layer is made primarily from sugar and almond paste, driving the high sugar content per slice.
NHS recommended daily free sugar limits
Age 4 to 6No more than 19g per day
Age 7 to 10No more than 24g per day
Age 11 and overNo more than 30g per day
Source: NHS. Free sugars include all added sugars and do not include sugars naturally present in whole fruit, vegetables, or milk.
The table below shows two slices as a percentage of the daily free sugar limit for each age group.
Free sugar as % of daily NHS limit: 2 Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice (43g sugar)
Age
Daily limit
2 slices
Age 4 to 6
19g
226%
Age 7 to 10
24g
179%
Age 11 and over
30g
143%
Adult
30g
143%
Source: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015). Red = High (over 75% of daily limit). Amber = Moderate (20 to 74%).
Calories
Each Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice contains 200 calories. Two slices deliver 400 calories. The full pack of 6 pieces contains 1200 calories.
For a child aged 4 to 6, two slices represent approximately 28% of their estimated daily calorie requirement. The calorie figure alone does not capture the full nutritional picture; the sugar and saturated fat content are equally important to consider.
Calories: Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice by quantity
1 slice
200 kcal
2 slices
400 kcal
200 kcal per slice.
Saturated fat
Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice contains 2.5g of saturated fat per slice. Two slices deliver 5g of saturated fat, 25% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
The saturated fat content is moderate for a cake. As with most cakes, the fat comes from the sponge, pastry and any icing or filling components.
Recommended daily maximum saturated fat intake
Age 4 to 6No more than 10g per day
Age 7 to 10No more than 13g per day
Age 11 to 17No more than 17g per day
AdultNo more than 20g per day
Source: NHS/SACN dietary fat guidelines. Saturated fat consumption is linked to raised LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk.
Fibre
Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice contains 0.5g of fibre per slice. Two slices provide 1g of fibre, a small contribution toward the adult daily target of 30g.
Most cakes made from refined flour and sponge are low in fibre. If increasing fibre intake is a priority, oat-based or wholegrain options typically offer more.
Protein
Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice contains 3g of protein per slice. Two slices provide 6g of protein. Cakes are not a significant protein source; protein in a child's diet comes primarily from dairy, meat, fish, eggs and pulses.
Fibre and protein per slice
Fibre0.5g of 30g target
2%
Protein3g of 24g target
13%
Adult fibre target: 30g per day (SACN). Child protein target shown: 24g per day (guide for a 7 to 10 year old).
Ingredients and processing
Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice is made from refined flour, sugar and fat-based components such as sponge, fondant, jam or buttercream, and falls into NOVA group 4 under the food processing classification system used in nutrition research.
Ingredients
Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice is made from refined flour rather than whole grain. This is typical of most cakes and is reflected in the low fibre content of 0.5g per slice. The bran and germ layers of the grain that contain most of the naturally occurring fibre are removed during the refining process.
Processing (NOVA classification)
Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice falls into NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. This reflects the combination of refined flour, sugar, fats and flavourings used in the sponge, plus the fondant, buttercream, jam or marzipan components and the industrial processes used to assemble and finish the cake. NOVA group 4 applies to the vast majority of packaged cakes and bakery items.
Salt
Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice contains 0.22g of salt per slice. Two slices contain 0.4g of salt. Salt is not the primary nutritional concern for most cakes; the sugar and saturated fat content are more significant.
Frequently asked questions
Each Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice weighs 50g and contains 21.5g of free sugar. Two slices deliver 43g of free sugar, 179% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Per slice: 21.5g sugar, 200 kcal, 2.5g saturated fat, 0.22g salt, 0.5g fibre, 3g protein. Per two slices: 43g sugar, 400 kcal, 5g saturated fat.
Each Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice contains 2.5g of saturated fat. Two slices deliver 5g, 25% of the adult daily guideline. For a child aged 7 to 10 whose guideline is 13g, two slices deliver 38%.
A child aged 4 to 6 (19g daily limit) would reach their limit at 1 slice. A child aged 7 to 10 (24g limit) would reach their limit at 2 slices.
No. Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice is made from refined flour and sponge rather than whole grain. The fibre content is low at 0.5g per slice.
Yes. Under the NOVA classification system, Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice falls into group 4, ultra-processed foods. This applies to the majority of packaged cakes and reflects the combination of refined ingredients, added sugar and industrial processing involved in their manufacture.
At 21.5g per slice, Mr Kipling Battenberg Slice is toward the higher end of packaged cakes and bakery items. Many shop-bought cakes and tarts fall in a similar 10 to 20g sugar per slice range, driven by sponge, jam, icing and fillings.
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Nutrition data from UK product labels and manufacturer nutrition declarations. Daily limits: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015); SACN dietary fat guidelines; SACN fibre and protein Dietary Reference Values. For guidance only, not medical advice.
