Golden Cupcakes
Processing Score
14.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 36 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
072030021683
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 85mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 19g
7%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 14g
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
33 listed · 11 flagged for reviewSUGAR, WATER, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, PALM OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, DEXTROSE, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), WHEY (MILK), NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, FRUCTOSE, GLYCERIN, NONFAT MILK, CORN SYRUP, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, BAKING SODA, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CORN FLOUR, PRESERVATIVES (SORBIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE), POLYSORBATE 60, SOY LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, GUAR GUM, AGAR, CALCIUM SULFATE, CAROB BEAN GUM, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CARAMEL COLOR.
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, Golden Cupcakes scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, +2 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Golden Cupcakes' 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: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Agar, Carob Bean Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Fructose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Preservatives (Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Propionate).
Natural sources but industrial application.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Milk, Eggs Or Wheat?
This product lists milk, eggs, wheat and more in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks these and other allergens and ingredients on your Avoid List. Download Ketzal to set up your own Avoid List and get an alert when a product you scan contains something on it.
Get Ketzal
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
100% Pure Pumpkin
Good & Gather
1.06.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Aviv, Organic Cake Meal Whole Wheat
1.010.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Buckwheat Cakes, Buckwheat
Lestello
1.08.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Pumpkin
Good & Gather
1.06.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
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.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.