Guava Bar Cake, Guava
Processing Score
15.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 43 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, modified ingredients, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041415161917
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size80 g
Amount per serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 41g
15%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.8mg
4%
Potassium 150mg
3%
* 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
32 listed · 9 flagged for reviewSUGAR, WATER, GUAVA PUREE, EGGS, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), PALM OIL, NONFAT MILK, DEXTROSE, LEAVENING (POTASSIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, CORNSTARCH, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, TURMERIC AND ANNATTO EXTRACTS, SOY LECITHIN, CELLULOSE GUM, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, GUAR GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM), GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE, XANTHAN GUM, GELLAN GUM, CULTURED NONFAT MILK, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BETA-CAROTENE, TOCOPHEROLS, ASCORBIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Guava Bar Cake, Guava scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch (Corn), Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Distilled Monoglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, +1 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 Guava Bar Cake, Guava'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.
- 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, Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Potassium Bicarbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate, Tocopherols, Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta-Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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.
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