Zizzi Fudge Cake: calories and sugar by portion, age and sex

Zizzi Fudge Cake, warm vegan chocolate and salted caramel fudge cake with honeycomb crumb, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Zizzi Fudge Cake at 34% of an adult’s daily calories, 24% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 16.8 teaspoons of free sugar.

How many calories are in Zizzi Fudge Cake? It contains 685 kcal, 30g of fat (8.1g saturated), 67g of sugar and 0.7g of salt.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Zizzi Fudge Cake

Energy	685 kcal
Fat	30g
of which saturates	8.1g
Carbohydrate	97g
of which sugars	67g
Salt	0.7g
Protein	5g

Nutrition figures are Zizzi UK published data from the autumn 2026 nutrition guide, per portion as served and before any optional toppings or table condiments. Zizzi does not publish fibre. Boone converts the figures to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Zizzi Fudge Cake contains 685 kcal, which is 34% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 30g of total fat, of which 8.1g is saturated, 67g of sugar, 0.7g of salt and 5g of protein.

The saturated fat content of 8.1g represents 40% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.

Zizzi publishes figures both per portion and per 100g, which puts the portion at about 166g and 413 kcal per 100g.

Sugar in Zizzi Fudge Cake

Zizzi Fudge Cake contains 67g of free sugar per standard serving (16.8 teaspoons). High sugar

The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.

Free sugar by portion: Zizzi Fudge Cake

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 30g	Age 7 to 10 24g	Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion	67g 223%	67g 223%	67g 223%	67g 279%	67g 353%

Teaspoons: 16.8 tsp

Boone calculates these percentages from Zizzi UK published nutrition data (autumn 2026 guide) against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.

Salt in Zizzi Fudge Cake

Zizzi Fudge Cake contains 0.7g of salt per standard serving. Low salt

Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.

Salt by portion: Zizzi Fudge Cake

Portion	Adult (female) 6g	Adult (male) 6g	Age 11 to 17 6g	Age 7 to 10 5g	Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion	0.7g 12%	0.7g 12%	0.7g 12%	0.7g 14%	0.7g 24%

Calories in Zizzi Fudge Cake

Zizzi Fudge Cake contains 685 kcal per standard serving. Moderate calorie share

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Zizzi Fudge Cake

Portion	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
Per portion	685 kcal 34%	685 kcal 27%	685 kcal 35%	685 kcal 44%	685 kcal 53%

Saturated fat in Zizzi Fudge Cake

Zizzi Fudge Cake contains 8.1g of saturated fat per standard serving. Moderate saturated fat

The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower for children.

Saturated fat by portion: Zizzi Fudge Cake

Portion	Adult (female) 20g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 20g	Age 7 to 10 18g	Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion	8.1g 40%	8.1g 27%	8.1g 40%	8.1g 45%	8.1g 51%

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Zizzi Fudge Cake

Boone counts all 67g as free sugar, or 16.8 teaspoons. Zizzi publishes total sugar only, with no split between added and naturally occurring sugar.

NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing and additives: Zizzi Fudge Cake

Reading Zizzi’s ingredient list closely, Zizzi Fudge Cake contains emulsifiers, modified starches, flavourings, colours, glucose syrups, gums and processed protein ingredients. These are markers of industrial food processing rather than home cooking.

Emulsifiers

Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the chocolate fudge cake and dark chocolate.

Modified starches

Thicken and hold water in a way unmodified flour cannot. Found in the chocolate fudge cake.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the chocolate fudge cake and dark chocolate.

Colours

Restore or standardise appearance after processing. Found in the gold.

Glucose syrups

Sweeten and control texture more cheaply than sugar alone. Found in the chocolate fudge cake and golden syrup.

Gums

Give sauces and fillings body they would otherwise lack. Found in the chocolate fudge cake.

Processed protein ingredients

Industrial fractions of whole foods, used for texture, binding or bulk. Found in the chocolate fudge cake.

Boone classifies Zizzi Fudge Cake as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the markers named above. 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. Read from Zizzi’s published ingredient list, autumn 2026.

Ingredients

Zizzi’s ingredient list for Zizzi Fudge Cake has 4 top-level entries.

Ingredients by component: Zizzi Fudge Cake

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Sugar, Water, WHEAT Flour (WHEAT Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Folic Acid, Thiamin), Margarine (Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Emulsifier (Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids)), Rapeseed Oil, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Glucose Syrup, Dark Chocolate (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier (Lecithins), Natural Flavouring), Tapioca Starch, Dried Glucose Syrup, Modified Maize Starch, Raising Agents (Potassium Bicarbonate, Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Palm Oil, Invert Sugar Syrup, WHEAT Gluten, Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids), Salt, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Lemon Juice, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), WHEAT Flour, Natural Flavouring, Cane Molasses, Acidity Regulator (Potassium Hydroxide).

Golden Syrup

Sugar, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate), Rice Flour.

Gold

Colour (Iron Oxides And Hydroxides).

Dark Chocolate

Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier (SOYA Lecithin), Natural Vanilla Flavouring.

Ingredients taken from Zizzi’s UK full ingredient declaration, autumn 2026 (V2). Allergens are shown in capitals. Recipes change, so always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Zizzi Fudge Cake contains gluten (wheat) and soya. Zizzi’s suppliers warn it may contain milk, sulphites and tree nuts. Zizzi lists it as suitable for a vegan diet.

Allergen information: Zizzi Fudge Cake

Allergen	Status
Celery	Not present
Cereals containing gluten	Contains (wheat)
Crustaceans	Not present
Eggs	Not present
Fish	Not present
Lupin	Not present
Milk	May contain traces
Molluscs	Not present
Mustard	Not present
Peanuts	Not present
Sesame	Not present
Soya	Contains
Sulphites	May contain traces
Tree nuts	May contain traces

Contains = declared as an ingredient. May contain traces = a Zizzi supplier states the allergen cannot be excluded. Zizzi says none of its dishes are gluten free and none can be guaranteed allergen free. Only cashew, almond, hazelnut, walnut, Brazil, pistachio, macadamia and pecan count as tree nuts here, so pine nuts are not covered. Table cheese and extra toppings are not included. Source: Zizzi UK allergen guide, autumn 2026 (V3).

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Zizzi Fudge Cake?+

Boone calculates that Zizzi Fudge Cake contains 685 kcal, which is 34% of an adult’s 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 53% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much sugar is in Zizzi Fudge Cake?+

Zizzi Fudge Cake contains 67g of sugar, which Boone counts as free sugar, or about 16.8 teaspoons. That is 223% of an adult’s 30g daily limit and 353% of the 19g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much saturated fat is in Zizzi Fudge Cake?+

Zizzi Fudge Cake contains 8.1g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 40% of the daily guideline for an adult woman and 27% for an adult man, because the guideline differs by sex: 20g and 30g.

How much salt is in Zizzi Fudge Cake?+

Zizzi Fudge Cake contains 0.7g of salt. Boone calculates that as 24% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 12% of an adult’s 6g limit.

Is Zizzi Fudge Cake ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Zizzi Fudge Cake as NOVA group 4, because Zizzi’s ingredient list includes emulsifiers, modified starches, flavourings, colours, glucose syrups, gums and processed protein ingredients. NOVA describes how far a food is from its whole-food form, not how nutritious it is.

Is Zizzi Fudge Cake gluten free?+

No. Zizzi Fudge Cake contains gluten from wheat. Zizzi offers non-gluten pizza bases and fusilli for some dishes, but does not label any dish as gluten free.

Is Zizzi Fudge Cake vegan?+

Yes. Zizzi lists Zizzi Fudge Cake as suitable for a vegan diet. Zizzi notes its vegan dishes are made to a vegan recipe but are not necessarily suitable for people with allergies, because of cross-contact.