Lemon Cupcakes

Processing Score

26.5Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

0.5/10Poor

The processing score reflects 66 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, plus 7 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

011110268662

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size56 g

Amount per serving

Calories

240

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g

13%

Saturated Fat 3g

15%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 20mg

Sodium 220mg

10%

Total Carbohydrate 38g

14%

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 31g

Protein 2g

Calcium 20mg

Iron 0.7mg

* 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 · 12 flagged for review

CAKE: SUGAR, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, EGG WHITES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: NONFAT MILK, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, EMULSIFIERS (SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOY LECITHIN), B-CAROTENE, CORN SYRUP, LEMON PEEL, LEMON PUREE (LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, LEMON PULP CELLS, LEMON OIL), SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE, YELLOW 5, CITRIC ACID, DEXTROSE, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS. ICING: SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), CORN SYRUP. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, CORN STARCH, LEMON OIL, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SORBITOL, METHYLCELLULOSE. DISC: WHITE CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE FAT [COCONUT AND/OR PALM KERNEL], NONFAT DRY MILK, GUM ARABIC, SORBITOL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SOY LECITHIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [FOR COLOR], NONFAT DRY MILK, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT, YELLOW 5 LAKE). CHIPS: SUGAR, VEGETABLE FAT (PALM KERNEL AND/OR PALM), NONFAT DRY MILK, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, TURMERIC, ANNATTO EXTRACT.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Lemon Cupcakes scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup. Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Other Additives (Emulsifiers (Sorbitan Monostearate, Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Soy Lecithin), Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Emulsifiers (Sorbitan Monostearate, Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, +1 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Lemon Cupcakes' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugar AlcoholsUPF marker

In this product: Sorbitol.

Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavors.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Cake: Sugar, Dextrose, Artificial And Natural Flavors. Icing: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Vegetable Shortening (Interesterified Soybean Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60), Lemon 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 (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate, Methylcellulose. Disc: White Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat [Coconut And/Or Palm Kernel], Nonfat Dry Milk, Gum Arabic, Sorbitol, Calcium Carbonate, Soy Lecithin, Titanium Dioxide [For Color], Nonfat Dry Milk, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Extract, Yellow 5 Lake). Chips: Sugar.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

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