Devil's Food Cheesecake
The processing score reflects 61 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat. It also contains trans fat.
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Ingredients
21 listed · 10 flagged for reviewCREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM, CHEESE CULTURE), SUGAR, FONDANT (SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER), FUDGE OIL (SOYBEAN OIL, COCOA, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SOY LECITHIN, SALT), EGGS, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT), FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR ENRICHED [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), HEAVY CREAM, MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES , SOYBEAN LECITHIN [SOY], SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, EGGS (EGGS, CITRIC ACID), PASTEURIZED CULTURED SKIM MILK, CORN STARCH, WATER, SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE60), MILK PROTEIN, MICROBIAL RENNET, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, YELLOW 5, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE & SODIUM BENZOATE (AS PRESERVATIVES).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Devil's Food Cheesecake scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate & Sodium Benzoate (As Preservatives)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients 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 Devil's Food Cheesecake'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: Microbial Rennet.
Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Fondant (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Water), Fudge Oil (Soybean Oil, Cocoa, Corn Syrup Solids, Soy Lecithin, Salt), Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Natural Vanilla Extract).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Margarine (Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Water, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Mono And Diglycerides , Soybean Lecithin [Soy], Sodium Benzoate [Preservative], Lactic Acid, Natural Flavor, Annatto [Color], Vitamin A Palmitate Added), Shortening (Palm Oil, Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate60).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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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