Sara Lee, Lemon Meringue Creme Pie
Processing Score
15.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 44 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
032100082921
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size131 g
Amount per serving
Calories
380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 63g
23%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 51g
Protein 5g
Calcium 80mg
6%
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
30 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWATER, SUGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (PALM AND SOYBEAN OILS), SKIM MILK, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, LEMON JUICE (WATER, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, GUMS (CELLULOSE, XANTHAN, GUAR, CAROB BEAN, AGAR), POLYSORBATE 60, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, EGG WHITES, BAKING SODA, SALT, CORN STARCH, SODIUM ALUM, CREAM OF TARTAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CITRIC ACID, GELATIN, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN, COLORED WITH (TURMERIC AND ANNATTO EXTRACTS, BETA CAROTENE), TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SOY FLOUR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Sara Lee, Lemon Meringue Creme Pie scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Within Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, this product is more processed than about 38% of the 14,928 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 Sara Lee, Lemon Meringue Creme Pie'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.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Polysorbate 60, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Alum, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Carrageenan.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm And Soybean Oils).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda, Cream Of Tartar.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Sara Lee vs Nature's Own and Wonder Bread vs Sara Lee comparisons.
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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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