Simply Original, Strawberry Shortcake
Processing Score
10.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
770118709019
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size135 g
Amount per serving
Calories
370
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g
23%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 75mg
25%
Sodium 350mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate 42g
15%
Dietary Fiber <1g
3%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 4g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* 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
35 listed · 5 flagged for reviewCREAM, SUGAR, STRAWBERRIES, WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, EGGS, CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NON-FAT MILK, BAKING POWDER, CORN STARCH, MILK SOLIDS, COCOA BUTTER, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL OIL, SALT, GLUCOSE, SODIUM ALGINATE, WHEY (MILK), MILK, NIACIN, SOY LECITHIN, IRON, CONCENTRATED LEMON JUICE, TETRASODIUM DIPHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Simply Original, Strawberry Shortcake scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Modified Fats (Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Glucose): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Sodium Alginate, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, +2 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- 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 Simply Original, Strawberry Shortcake'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: Tetrasodium Diphosphate, Sodium Polyphosphate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Powder.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Iron, Dicalcium Phosphate.
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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