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Danish Ring

Processing Score
29.0Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor

The processing score reflects 90 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.

Nutrient Alerts

High Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
681131348539
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size64 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 240mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 27g
10%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 70mg
1%

* 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

43 listed · 14 flagged for review

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [A PRESERVATIVE], CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BETA-CAROTENE [COLOR], VITAMIN D3, WHEY), WATER, SUGAR! CHERRY FILLING (SUGAR, CHERRIES, WATER, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM BENZOATE [USED AS A PRESERVATIVE], FD&C RED 40, FD&C BLUE 1), EGGS, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), APPLES, OF: CORN SYRUP, YEAST, PALM OIL, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGG WHITES, SALT, MONOGLYCERIDES, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, GLYCERIN, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, BROWN SUGAR, WHEY, CINNAMON, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRUS FIBER, POTASSIUM SORBATE, LACTIC ACID, NONFAT MILK, AGAR-AGAR, CALCIUM LACTATE, GUAR GUM, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, XANTHAN GUM, SOY LECITHIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ENZYMES, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), LOCUST BEAN GUM, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, CARRAGEENAN.

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Danish Ring scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

  • Corn-Based Sweeteners (Of: Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
  • Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
  • Other Additives (Monoglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
  • Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
  • Stabilizers & Gums (Microcrystalline Cellulose, Agar-Agar, Guar Gum, +4 more): 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 Danish Ring'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.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Enzymes.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Margarine (Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Mono-And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate [A Preservative], Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta-Carotene [Color], Vitamin D3, Whey), Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar! Cherry Filling (Sugar, Cherries, Water, Food Starch-Modified, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Cherry Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavor, Sodium Benzoate [Used As A Preservative], Fd&C Red 40, Fd&C Blue 1), Brown Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Lactate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

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