Chocolate Babka
Processing Score
16.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 52 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0736613740209
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size57 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 90mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 18g
Includes 18g Added Sugars
36%
Protein N/A
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 30mg
2%
Iron 0.8mg
4%
Potassium 20mg
0%
* 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
44 listed · 15 flagged for reviewENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENZYME, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, POTASSIUM BROMATE, THIAMINE MONOGLYCERIDES, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, WATER, PALM OIL RBD, SOYBEAN OIL, COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, EGGS, PALM STEARIN, YEAST, BUTTER FLAVOR, CHOCOLATE FLAVOR, SALT, GLUTEN FROM WHEAT, INSTANT STARCH, VANILLIN & ETHYL VANILLIN, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING MATERIALS, XANTHAN GUM, MONO AND DI-GLYCERIDES, BHT 100 PPM, MONOGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DIOXIDE, ENZYMES, (CONTAINS WHEAT)CALCIUM SULFATE, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, CARAMEL COLOR, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ANNATTO, OLEORESIN & TURMERIC, IMPARTS COLOR, CORN STARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, COCOA LIQUOR, VEGETABLE GUM, LECITHIN, SODIUM PROPIONATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Chocolate Babka scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Flavors (Artificial Flavoring Materials): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bht 100 Ppm): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali, Chocolate Flavor, Cocoa Liquor): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Natural Flavors (Vanillin & Ethyl Vanillin, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Chocolate Babka'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.
- Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker
In this product: Soy Protein Concentrate.
Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Propylene Glycol, Mono And Di-Glycerides, Monoglycerides.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Industrial EnzymesUPF marker
In this product: Enzymes.
Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil Rbd, Soybean Oil, Palm Stearin.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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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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