Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
736211342072
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size70 g
Amount per serving
Calories
280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g
33%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 55mg
18%
Sodium 160mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 29g
11%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 3g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
15 listed · 3 flagged for reviewSORGHUM FLOUR, TAPIOCA FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, SUGAR, CARROTS, PINEAPPLE, COCONUT, EGGS, BUTTERMILK, CANOLA OIL, BAKING SODA, CINNAMON, VANILLA, XANTHAN GUM, SALT.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Carrot Cake Cupcakes scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Vanilla): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cakes & Pastries, this is among the less processed 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 Carrot Cake 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts 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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