Carrot Gourmet Cupcakes
Processing Score
19.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 55 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 4 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
716488740160
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size81 g
Amount per serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g
22%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 250mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 40g
15%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
31 listed · 9 flagged for reviewCAKE: SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CARROTS, EGG, SOYBEAN AND CANOLA OIL, WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY POWDER, SKIM MILK POWDER, MOLASSES, GLUCOSE, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONO- CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), SOYBEAN LECITHIN, WHEAT GLUTEN, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, CINNAMON, SODIUM BICARBONATE, DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, FUMARIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GUAR GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE, XANTHAN GUM, SORBIC ACID, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND/OR PALM AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL, MONOGLYCERIDES. ICING & FILLING: ICING SUGAR, CREAM CHEESE (CREAM, SKIM MILK, BACTERIAL CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), SHORTENING (CANOLA, PALM, MODIFIED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL), NATURAL FLAVOR, POLYSORBATE 60. TOPPING: PECANS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Carrot Gourmet Cupcakes scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Glucose): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Soybean And/Or Palm And/Or Cottonseed Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Sodium Alginate, Xanthan 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 Carrot Gourmet 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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cake: Sugar, Molasses, Monoglycerides. Icing & Filling: Icing Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean And Canola Oil, Shortening (Canola, Palm, Modified Palm And Palm Kernel Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Mono- Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate), Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides, Fumaric Acid, Sorbic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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