Red Velvet Cheesecake
Processing Score
15.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 48 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, modified ingredients, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
085239430385
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size76 g
Amount per serving
Calories
260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g
22%
Saturated Fat 9g
45%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 70mg
23%
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 4g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
40 listed · 12 flagged for reviewMILK, CREAM, SUGAR, EGGS, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, COCOA BUTTER, PALM KERNEL OIL AND PALM OILS, NONFAT MILK, EGG WHITES, EGG YOLKS, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, GUAR GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEY, CARRAGEENAN, MILKFAT, CITRIC ACID, GELATIN, WATER, RED 40, VANILLA EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, ASCORBIC ACID, VANILLA BEANS, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, LACTOSE, VANILLA POWDER, GUM TRAGACANTH (NATURAL THICKENER), CARAMEL COLOR, MONOGLYCERIDES.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Red Velvet Cheesecake 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.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Powder): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (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 Red Velvet Cheesecake'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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, and 1 more.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker
In this product: Cocoa Processed With Alkali.
Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Monoglycerides.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Palm Kernel Oil And Palm Oils.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide, 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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