8" German Chocolate Cake, German Chocolate
Processing Score
19.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 54 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041318311044
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size78 g
Amount per serving
Calories
280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
19%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 270mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 34g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 3g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* 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
37 listed · 11 flagged for reviewSUGAR, COCONUT, ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), PECANS, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SALT, EGG WHITES, POLYSORBATE 60, EGG YOLK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CAROB POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, BUTTERMILK, DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, SORBIC ACID, EMULSIFIERS (PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO AND DIESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, SOY LECITHIN), NONFAT MILK, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, AGAR, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM ACETATE, PROPYL GALLATE, CHERRIES, CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, SOY FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, RED 40, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, 8" German Chocolate Cake, German Chocolate 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.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
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" German Chocolate Cake, German Chocolate'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.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Polysorbate 60.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Emulsifiers (Propylene Glycol Mono And Diesters Of Fatty Acids, Mono And Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Monostearate, Soy Lecithin), Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Agar, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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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