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Golden Sponge Cake

Processing Score
21.0Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data

The processing score reflects 41 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, plus 6 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.

Nutrient Alerts

High SugarHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
888109110260
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size77 g
Amount per serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 46g
17%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.7mg
4%

* 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 · 9 flagged for review

ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, REDUCED IRON, "B" VITAMINS (NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE (B1), RIBOFLAVIN (B2), FOLIC ACID), WATER, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE AND/OR ANIMAL SHORTENING (SOYBEAN, COTTONSEED AND/OR CANOLA OIL, BEEF FAT), MONO AND DI GLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, SOY LECITHIN, DEXTROSE, CORN STARCH, WHOLE EGGS, OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GLUCOSE, LEAVENINGS (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, CORNSTARCH AND MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), WHEY, GLYCERINE, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SORBIC ACID (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, YELLOW 6, POTASSIUM SORBATE, XANTAHN GUM, CALCIUM SULFATE, ENZYMES, YELLOW 5, RED 40 AND WHEAT FLOUR.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

  • Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Glucose): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
  • Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable And/Or Animal Shortening (Soybean, Cottonseed And/Or Canola Oil, Beef Fat)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
  • Modified Starches (Of: Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
  • Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
  • Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.

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 Sponge 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.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Mono And Di Glycerides, Leavenings (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Cornstarch And Monocalcium Phosphate), Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Polysorbate 60, Soy Lecithin, Glycerine.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Cellulose Gum.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Enzymes.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour Flour, Reduced Iron, "B" Vitamins Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate B1 , Riboflavin B2 , Folic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.

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.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

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