Spooky Monsters Cupcake Kit
Processing Score
36.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 64 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
011225123092
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size32 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g
3%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 170mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 26g
9%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 1g
Calcium 20mg
2%
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
39 listed · 15 flagged for reviewCUPCAKE MIX: SUGAR, ENRICHED CAKE FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), SKIM MILK SOLIDS, BAKING SODA, SALT, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE). FROSTING MIXES: CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), RED 3, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, RED 40. CANDY CORN: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, SODIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, COCONUT OIL, EGG WHITES, MINERAL OIL, GLYCERINE, CARNAUBA WAX, RED 40, BLUE 1. ICING PEN: SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL, WATER, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED (CORN), POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYSORBATE 60, YELLOW 6, CITRIC ACID. CANDY EYES: DEXTROSE, CORN STARCH, DEXTRIN, SUGAR, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SHELLAC, GUM ARABIC, GLYCERIN, GELATIN.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Spooky Monsters Cupcake Kit scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Red 3, Yellow 5, Blue 1, +2 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
Within Baking Mixes, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,176 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 Spooky Monsters Cupcake Kit'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.
- Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker
In this product: Cocoa (Processed With Alkali).
Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Confectioner'S Glaze, Carnauba Wax, Shellac.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Glycerine, Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Gum Arabic.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cupcake Mix: Sugar, Red 40. Candy Corn: Sugar, Blue 1. Icing Pen: Sugar, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Shortening (Palm Oil, Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60), Coconut Oil, Mineral Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts 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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