Cinnamon King Cake
Processing Score
14.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 50 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078742333533
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size57 g
Amount per serving
Calories
240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 135mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 43g
16%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 25g
Includes 5g Added Sugars
10%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 50mg
4%
Iron 0.5mg
3%
* 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
29 listed · 7 flagged for reviewSUGAR, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, MONOGLYCERIDES, WHEY, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, BETA-CAROTENE [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE), WATER, PALM OIL, GROUND CINNAMON, YEAST, EGGS, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, MALTODEXTRIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, DEXTROSE, AGAR-AGAR, MONOSODIUM PHOSPHATE, CAROB BEAN GUM, CORN STARCH, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NONFAT MILK, SOY FLOUR DEFATTED, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, VANILLA EXTRACT, AMMONIUM SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHEROLS, ENZYMES.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cinnamon King Cake scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Stabilizers & Gums (Agar-Agar, Carob Bean Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Propylene Glycol): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Vanilla Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
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 Cinnamon King Cake'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Margarine Palm Oil, Water, Salt, Monoglycerides, Whey, Sodium Benzoate [Preservative , Natural And Artificial Flavor, Citric Acid, Beta-Carotene [Color], Vitamin A Palmitate, Tocopherols.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Monosodium Phosphate, Ammonium Sulfate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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