Lemon Cake, Lemon
Processing Score
17.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 44 ingredients, including artificial colors, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
040697630050
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size57 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 170mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 30g
11%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 2g
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
33 listed · 11 flagged for reviewSUGAR, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), LIQUID SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, WHOLE EGGS, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, WHEY (MILK), EACH: SALT, INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, LEMON OIL, ORANGE OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, DEXTROSE, EMULSIFIER (MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTER OF FATTY ACIDS, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE), LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM ACETATE, NONFAT MILK, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, AGAR, SODIUM ALGINATE, POLYSORBATE 60, CITRIC ACID, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, EGG WHITES, SOY FLOUR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Lemon Cake, Lemon scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Interesterified Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Cake, Lemon'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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Emulsifier (Mono And Diglycerides, Propylene Glycol Ester Of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate).
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Agar, Sodium Alginate.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Liquid Soybean Oil, Lemon Oil, Orange Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Each: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Acetate.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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