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Blueberry Mega Muffins, Blueberry

Processing Score
14.4Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor

The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and total fat.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High SugarHigh Fat
Hostess Blueberry Mega Muffins, Blueberry Cakes & Pastries
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
888109011833
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size156 g
Amount per serving
Calories
560
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g
36%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 90mg
30%
Sodium 390mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 70g
25%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 35g
Includes 33g Added Sugars
66%
Protein 8g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 2.6mg
14%
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

24 listed · 8 flagged for review

ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, CANOLA), BLUEBERRIES, DRIED EGG, CORN SYRUP, GLYCERIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, BAKING SODA, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, ARABIC GUM, CARRAGEENAN, SOY LECITHIN, PRESERVATIVE (SORBIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE), ENZYMES.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Blueberry Mega Muffins, Blueberry scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

  • Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
  • Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
  • Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
  • Other Additives (Propylene Glycol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
  • Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Guar 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 Blueberry Mega Muffins, Blueberry'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.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Enzymes.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Canola).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Aluminum Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

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.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Preservative (Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate).

Natural sources but industrial application.

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