Tastykake, Iced Honey Buns
Processing Score
13.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 37 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
025600007822
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size170 g
Amount per serving
Calories
680
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g
38%
Saturated Fat 14g
70%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 490mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 97g
35%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 51g
Protein 8g
Calcium 250mg
19%
Iron 2.7mg
15%
* 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 · 10 flagged for reviewENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WATER, PALM OIL, YEAST, DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP, MONO- AND DIGYCERIDE, SALT, SOY FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), COLORED WITH EXTRACTS OF ANNATTO AND TURMERIC, ETHOXYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, DATEM, SOY LECITHIN, DRIED HONEY, SOYBEAN OIL, SPICE, AGAR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CALCIUM SULFATE, CALCIUM IODINE, PRESERVED WITH CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Tastykake, Iced Honey Buns 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 (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Ethoxylated Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Emulsifiers (Datem, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Agar): 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 Tastykake, Iced Honey Buns' 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, Dextrose, Dried Honey.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Iodine.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Preserved With Calcium Propionate, Sodium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
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