Tastykake, Pudding Pie, Chocolate
Processing Score
12.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
025600007280
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size113 g
Amount per serving
Calories
380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g
24%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 420mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 48g
17%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 5g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
22 listed · 7 flagged for reviewBLEACHED AND UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), NONFAT MILK, LIQUID SUCROSE, WATER, PALM OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SOYBEAN OIL, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), EGG YOLKS, MOLASSES, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (CONTAINS MILK), BUTTER (MADE FROM MILK), CARAMEL COLOR, CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SORBIC ACID AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO RETARD SPOILAGE).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Tastykake, Pudding Pie, Chocolate 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)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum): 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, Pudding Pie, Chocolate'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: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Liquid Sucrose, Sugar, Molasses.
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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate (To Retard Spoilage).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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