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Vanilla & Chocolate Assorted Cupcakes, Vanilla & Chocolate

Processing Score
29.6Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078742039572
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

  • Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
  • Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
  • Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
  • Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40 Lake, +5 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
  • Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

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 & Chocolate Assorted Cupcakes, Vanilla & 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.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Datem.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, and 1 more.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Propylene Glycol Mono- And Diesters Of Fats And Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Confectioner'S Glaze, Carnauba Wax.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker

In this product: Whey Protein Concentrate, Soy Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Concentrate.

Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, High Oleic Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Aluminum Sulfate).

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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