Cupcake

by Sweet Sam's in Cakes Barcode 0833282007876
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Cupcake by Sweet Sam's provides 388 kcal per 100 g, with 40 g of sugars and 4.7 g of protein. That is 26% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cakes category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
16.5 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
7.1 g · High
Sugars
40 g · High
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/2 cupcake (85 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 388 kcal 330 kcal 389
Total fat 16.5 g 14 g 18% 18.1 −9%
Saturated fat 7.1 g 6 g 30% 7.4
Carbohydrates 56.5 g 48 g 17% 51.9 +9%
Total sugars 40 g 34 g 31.8 +26%
Dietary fiber 1.2 g 1 g 4% 1.8 −33%
Protein 4.7 g 4 g 8% 4.7
Salt 0.8 g 0.7 g 0.7 +25%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9247 Cakes products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other cakes

Calories lower 46%
Sugars higher 24%
Salt higher 29%
Saturated fat higher 45%
Protein top 40%
Fiber top 59%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Cupcake (sugar, enriched flour [wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], whole eggs, unsalted butter, water, canola oil, buttermilk, soybean oil, cocoa processed with alkali, modified corn starch, vinegar, color [red 40, 3; blue 1, yellow 6]) contains 2% or less of whey, leavening [sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda], salt, sorbitan monostearate, nonfat milk, vital wheat gluten, polysorbate 60, xanthan gum, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, natural flavor, soy flour), icing (powdered sugar [sugar, cornstarch], cream cheese [pasteurized cultured milk and cream, whey, salt, tara gum and guar gum], cornstarch, water, natural vanilla extract, lemon juice).

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 12

Moderate overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier
E417 - Tara gum
Stabiliser
Moderate overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1/2 cupcake (85 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0833282007876

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cupcake?

Cupcake contains 388 kcal per 100 g and about 330 kcal per serving (1/2 cupcake (85 g)).

How much sugar is in Cupcake?

Cupcake has 40 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Cupcake healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Cupcake vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Cupcake contain?

According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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