Carrot Pound Cake
Processing Score
18.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 46 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
681131091350
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size79 g
Amount per serving
Calories
310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 220mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 42g
15%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 3g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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
45 listed · 15 flagged for reviewSUGAR, WATER, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CRUSHED PINEAPPLE IN PINEAPPLE JUICE, WALNUTS, DEHYDRATED CARROTS, EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: WHEY, CORN SYRUP, WHEAT FLOUR, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, PALM OIL, BAKING SODA, CORNSTARCH, WHEAT GLUTEN, CARAMEL COLOR, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, DEXTROSE, CINNAMON, PALM STEARIN OIL, SOY LECITHIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR, SALT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CELLULOSE GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE, MALTODEXTRIN, AGAR-AGAR, POLYSORBATE 60. LOCUST BEAN GUM, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, ENZYMES, TURMERIC COLOR, TBHQ, CITRIC ACID, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, COCONUT OIL, RED 40.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Carrot Pound Cake scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Tbhq): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin): 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 Carrot Pound 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: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hexametaphosphate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Cellulose Gum, Agar-Agar, Polysorbate 60. Locust Bean Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Industrial EnzymesUPF marker
In this product: Enzymes.
Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Stearin Oil, Coconut Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color, Titanium Dioxide Color, Annatto Extract Color.
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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