Vanilla Cake

Processing Score

16.9Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

5/10Good

The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

684903001168

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size125 g

Amount per serving

Calories

250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g

12%

Saturated Fat 2.5g

13%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 75mg

25%

Sodium 140mg

Total Carbohydrate 35g

13%

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 6g

Protein 7g

Calcium 60mg

Iron 0.4mg

* 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

25 listed · 12 flagged for review

WATER, EGGS, SUGARS, WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING, SKIM MILK, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN, SUNFLOWER AND SAFFLOWER OIL), THE FOLLOWING: STARCH, SORBITOL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM CASEINATE, MALTODEXTRINS, CARRAGEENANS, SODIUM ALGINATE, TARA GUM, XANTHAN GUM, VANILLA FLAVOR, STRAWBERRY FLAVOR, CREAM FLAVOR (ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40 (ARTIFICIAL COLORS), POTASSIUM SORBATE, NATAMYCIN, NISIN.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Vanilla Cake scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40 (Artificial Colors)): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Natamycin): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients 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 Vanilla Cake'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: Carrageenans, Sodium Alginate, Tara Gum, Xanthan Gum.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Vanilla Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugars, Maltodextrins.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Shortening, Vegetable Oil (Canola, Soybean, Sunflower And Safflower Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Nisin.

Natural sources but industrial application.

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