Choco Pie Cacao
Processing Score
11.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 42 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
8801062475162
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 80mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 1g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
24 listed · 4 flagged for reviewSUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, SHORTENING (PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, LECITHIN, TOCOPHEROL, CITRIC ACID), VEGETABLE FAT (PALM OIL, GLYCERIN ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS TOCOPHEROL), COCOA POWDER, COCOA PREPARATION (WHOLE MILK POWDER, COCOA MASS), D-SORBITOL, GLYCERIN, COCOA MASS, EGG, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ALCOHOL, MIXED MILK POWDER (SKIM MILK POWDER, WHEY POWDER), GLUCOSE, GELATIN, LACTOSE, SALT, ACIDITY REGULATOR (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), EMULSIFIER (LECITHIN, GLYCERIN ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS), ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (VANILLIN, VANILLA), HYDROLIZED MILK PROTEIN (SODIUM CASEINATE, ARABIC GUM, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE), XANTHAN GUM, CINNAMON POWDER.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Choco Pie Cacao scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Glucose): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Artificial Flavors (Artificial Flavors (Vanillin, Vanilla)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Preparation (Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass), Cocoa Mass): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Sugar Alcohols (D-Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
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 Choco Pie Cacao'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: Glycerin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Emulsifier (Lecithin, Glycerin Esters Of Fatty Acids).
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker
In this product: Hydrolized Milk Protein (Sodium Caseinate, Arabic Gum, Calcium Hydroxide).
Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Shortening (Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.
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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