Processing Score
19.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
850039847189
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size18 g
Amount per serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 17g
Includes 17g Added Sugars
34%
Protein 0g
* 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
2 listed · 2 flagged for reviewCOTTON CANDY (SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, CORN STARCH, SILICON DIOXIDE, PALM STEARIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND ARTIFICIAL COLORS: BLUE 1, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40, AND RED 3), MARSHMALLOW BITS (SUGAR, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF GELATIN, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5, RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVOR).
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Cotton Candy with Mini Marshmallows, Marshmallows' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Corn-Based SweetenersStrong UPF marker
In this product: Marshmallow Bits (Sugar, Food Starch-Modified, Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Contains Less Than 2% Of Gelatin, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Artificial Color (Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 6), Artificial Flavor, Natural Flavor).
HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cotton Candy (Sugar, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Silicon Dioxide, Palm Stearin, Artificial Flavors And Artificial Colors: Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, And Red 3).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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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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