Protein Cake Bites
The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavoring, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
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Ingredients
17 listed · 5 flagged for reviewPROTEIN BLEND (MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE), COATING (MALTITOL, PALM KERNEL OIL, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, COCOA POWDER [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], SOY LECITHIN), GLYCERIN, SYRUP BLEND (RICE SYRUP, GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE), ISOMALTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDE, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, WATER, SUNFLOWER OIL, CALCIUM CASEINATE, SALT, MALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, SUCRALOSE, RED 40, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Protein Cake Bites scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Other Additives (Coating (Maltitol, Palm Kernel Oil, Whey Protein Isolate, Cocoa Powder [Processed With Alkali], Soy Lecithin)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Snack & Energy Bars, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 8,001 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 Protein Cake Bites' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Syrup Blend (Rice Syrup, Grape Juice Concentrate).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Caseinate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Mixed Tocopherols.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel 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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