Tastykake, Cupcakes, Graham
Processing Score
23.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 53 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, plus 6 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
025600085516
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size60 g
Amount per serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 200mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 39g
14%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 2g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
42 listed · 17 flagged for reviewSUGAR, NONFAT MILK, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL AND HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL), WHEY (MILK), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, LIQUID SUCROSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, WHEAT FLOUR, CORN STARCH, MOLASSES, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEY (MILK)PROTEIN, SOY LECITHIN, GLYCERINE, KEY LIME CONCENTRATE, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (CONTAINS MILK AND EGG INGREDIENTS), LIME PULP CELLS, XANTHAN GUM, BUTTER (MADE FROM MILK), PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO- AND DIESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, CALCIUM SULFATE, SPICES, GUAR GUM, LACTYLIC ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, AGAR, LIME OIL, ANNATTO, CARAMEL COLOR, POLYSORBATE 80, YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO RETARD SPOILAGE).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Tastykake, Cupcakes, Graham scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural And Artificial Flavors (Contains Milk And Egg Ingredients)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 Aluminum Lake, Blue 1, Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Glycerine, +1 more): 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 Tastykake, Cupcakes, Graham'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: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Agar.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Propylene Glycol Mono- And Diesters Of Fats And Fatty Acids.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Liquid Sucrose, Dextrose, Molasses.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Vegetable Shortening (Soybean Oil, Palm Oil And Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil), Lime Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Sulfate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto, 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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