Root Beer Float Cake, Root Beer
Processing Score
15.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 43 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
040697680031
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size80 g
Amount per serving
Calories
310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 60mg
20%
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 42g
15%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 3g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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
26 listed · 9 flagged for reviewSUGAR, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYME), WHOLE EGGS, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, WHEY (MILK), MALTODEXTRIN, CORN SYRUP, EACH: SALT, EMULSIFIER (MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTER OF FATTY ACIDS, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE), LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, CALCIUM ACETATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, AGAR, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SODIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, NONFAT MILK, A&W ROOT BEER CONCENTRATE (CARAMEL COLOR, WATER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GLYCEROL, SODIUM BENZOATE), CARAMEL COLOR, POLYSORBATE 60, EGG WHITES, SOY FLOUR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Root Beer Float Cake, Root Beer scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate, A&W Root Beer Concentrate (Caramel Color, Water, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Glycerol, Sodium Benzoate)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Emulsifier (Mono And Diglycerides, Propylene Glycol Ester Of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Emulsifiers (Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Agar, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum): 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 Root Beer Float Cake, Root Beer'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Each: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Acetate, Calcium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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