Devils Food Cake

Processing Score

12.1Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

1.5/10Poor

The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and total fat.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High SugarHigh Fat

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

738004000862

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size71 g

Amount per serving

Calories

260

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g

18%

Saturated Fat 3g

15%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 50mg

17%

Sodium 240mg

10%

Total Carbohydrate 32g

12%

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 18g

Protein 4g

Calcium 30mg

Iron 0.9mg

* 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

19 listed · 6 flagged for review

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WATER, WHOLE EGGS, SOYBEAN OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEY LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM, ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, SORBITAN, MONOSTEARATE, CALCIUM ACETATE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, NONFAT MILK GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 60, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM PROPIONATE ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS).

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Devils Food Cake 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.
Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Propionate Added As A Preservative (To Retain Freshness)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides, Sorbitan, Polysorbate 60): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate 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 Devils Food 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.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Nonfat Milk Guar Gum, 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: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Whey Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium, Aluminum Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Acetate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

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