Pumpkin Spice Cake Bar
Processing Score
17.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 50 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
072250014977
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size74 g
Amount per serving
Calories
280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 250mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 46g
17%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 31g
Includes 31g Added Sugars
62%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 0mg
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
38 listed · 10 flagged for reviewSUGAR, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE SHORTENING (SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, AND HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL), NONFAT MILK, PUMPKIN, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, EGG WHITES, WHEY (MILK), CORN STARCH, GLYCERIN, CORN SYRUP, EGGS, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), LIQUID SUCROSE, BUTTER (MADE FROM MILK), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEAT FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, WHEY (MILK)PROTEIN, NONFAT MILK SOLIDS, CINNAMON, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (CONTAINS MILK INGREDIENTS), SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, POLYSORBATE 60, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, NUTMEG, GUAR GUM, ENZYMES, AGAR, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID (TO RETARD SPOILAGE).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pumpkin Spice Cake Bar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural And Artificial Flavors (Contains Milk Ingredients)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, +2 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Agar): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Pumpkin Spice Cake Bar'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: Monoglycerides.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Industrial EnzymesUPF marker
In this product: Enzymes.
Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Liquid Sucrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Shortening (Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, And Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Sulfate.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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