8" Carrot Cake, Carrot
Processing Score
11.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 34 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, enriched flour or grain, plus 1 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
041318310702
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size80 g
Amount per serving
Calories
340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g
22%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 220mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 44g
16%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 36g
Protein 2g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
24 listed · 6 flagged for reviewSUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, CARROTS, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGGS, PINEAPPLES, PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, PALM OIL, WATER, PECANS, CORN STARCH, SALT, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), PINEAPPLE JUICE, CINNAMON, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, NONFAT MILK, SOY LECITHIN, CHEESE CULTURE, CAROB BEAN GUM, BETA CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, PRESERVATIVE (SODIUM BENZOATE), GUAR GUM.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, 8" Carrot Cake, Carrot scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum): 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 8" Carrot Cake, Carrot'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.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Sulfate, Monocalcium Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Preservative (Sodium Benzoate).
Natural sources but industrial application.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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