Galaxy Cakes Premium Cupcake Mix
Processing Score
34.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 49 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
816350024067
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size46 g
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 290mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 39g
14%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 24g
Includes 24g Added Sugars
48%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 30mg
2%
Iron 0.8mg
4%
Potassium 20mg
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
26 listed · 17 flagged for reviewCAKE MIX INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE SHORTENING ( [CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: PALM OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL], PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO AND DIESTERS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, DEXTROSE, XANTHAN GUM. COLOR INGREDIENTS: PURPLE: WATER, SUGAR, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RED 3, BLUE 1, XANTHAN GUM, PRESERVED WITH POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE. BLUE: WATER, PRESERVED WITH POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE. BLACK: WATER, RED 40, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 2, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, PRESERVED WITH POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE. SILVER SUGAR CRYSTALS INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, CONFECTIONERS GLAZE, CORN SYRUP, GUM ARABIC, CARNAUBA WAX, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE)HYDROXYLATED SOY LECITHIN.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Galaxy Cakes Premium Cupcake Mix 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.
- Artificial Colors (Red 3, Blue 1, Red 40, +3 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Preserved With Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate. Blue: Water, Preserved With Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate. Black: Water): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum. Color Ingredients: Purple: Water, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Baking Mixes, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,176 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 Galaxy Cakes Premium Cupcake Mix'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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Propylene Glycol, Confectioners Glaze, Carnauba Wax.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Red 40 Lake Hydroxylated Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cake Mix Ingredients: Sugar, Dextrose, Sugar, Preserved With Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate. Silver Sugar Crystals Ingredients: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Shortening ( [Contains One Or More Of The Following: Palm Oil And/Or Soybean Oil], Propylene Glycol Mono And Diesters, Mono And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid [Preservative]).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate). Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Salt.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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