3 Layer Carrot Cake
Processing Score
17.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 71 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
072036952196
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size84 g
Amount per serving
Calories
360
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g
22%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 50g
18%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 40g
Includes 38g Added Sugars
76%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
Potassium 120mg
3%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
45 listed · 16 flagged for reviewSUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR BLEACHED (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), WATER, PALM OIL, EGGS, RAISINS, CANOLA OIL, DEXTROSE, WALNUTS, PINEAPPLE (PINEAPPLE, PINEAPPLE JUICE, PRESERVATIVE [ASCORBIC ACID]), OF: BETA-CAROTENE, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CARAMEL COLOR, CARROTS, CINNAMON, CITRIC ACID, COCONUT (COCONUT, SUGAR, WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALT, PRESERVATIVE [SODIUM METABISULFITE]), CORN SYRUP, CORNSTARCH, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, DRIED CARROTS, EGG WHITES, EGG YOLKS, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, GLYCERIN, GUAR GUM, GUM ARABIC, INVERT SUGAR, LACTIC ACID, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NONFAT MILK, PECANS, POLYSORBATE 60, POLYSORBATE 80, PRESERVATIVE (POTASSIUM SORBATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, SPICE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, XANTHAN GUM, YELLOW CORN FLOUR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, 3 Layer Carrot Cake scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, +2 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Gum Arabic, Propylene Glycol Alginate, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cakes & Pastries, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 11,919 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group 3 Layer Carrot Cake's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Coconut (Coconut, Sugar, Water, Propylene Glycol, Salt, Preservative [Sodium Metabisulfite]), Invert Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Of: Beta-Carotene, Caramel Color, Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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