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Giant eagle, cupcakes, chocolate

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Giant eagle, cupcakes, chocolate

by Giant Eagle in Cakes Barcode 0030034092320
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Giant eagle, cupcakes, chocolate by Giant Eagle provides 427 kcal per 100 g, with 45.3 g of sugars and 2.7 g of protein. That is 43% 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
21.3 g · High
Saturated fat
6.7 g · High
Sugars
45.3 g · High
Salt
0.7 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3 cupcakes (75 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 427 kcal 320 kcal 389 +10%
Total fat 21.3 g 16 g 21% 18.2 +18%
Saturated fat 6.7 g 5 g 25% 7.4 −10%
Carbohydrates 57.3 g 43 g 16% 51.9 +10%
Total sugars 45.3 g 34 g 31.8 +43%
Added sugarsUSDA 40.8 g 30.6 g 61% 24.3 +68%
Dietary fiber 1.3 g 1 g 4% 1.8 −28%
Protein 2.7 g 2 g 4% 4.7 −44%
Salt 0.7 g 0.5 g 0.7

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9257 Cakes products on Foodmetria.

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

Compared with other cakes

Calories higher 27%
Sugars higher 11%
Salt higher 48%
Saturated fat lower 49%
Protein top 84%
Fiber top 54%

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

Ingredients

Cake: sugar, water, enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), egg, soybean and canola oil, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), modified cornstarch, whey powder, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate), soybean lecithin, wheat gluten, salt, diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides, artificial flavor. icing: icing sugar (sugar, cornstarch), shortening (canola, palm, modified palm and palm kernel oils), glucose, water, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), skim milk powder, butter (cream, salt), artificial flavor, salt, polysorbate 60. sprinkles: sugar, modified cornstarch, palm kernel oil, cornstarch, gum arabic, soybean lecithin, color (yellow 6, yellow 5, blue 1, red 3), artificial flavor, polysorbate 60.

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 15

Moderate overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
High overexposure risk
Moderate overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

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

Regulatory status of its additives

How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.

United States

Banned by FDA from 2027 E127

FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.

FDA asks to phase out E102 · E110 · E133

Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.

California

Banned in California from 2027 E127

The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.

Barred from California public schools E102 · E110 · E133

The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.

West Virginia

Barred from West Virginia school meals E127 · E102 · E110 · E133

West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.

European Union

Warning label required in the EU E102 · E110

In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."

Restricted in the EU E127

In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.

What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1.

Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.

Product details

Serving size
3 cupcakes (75 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0030034092320

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Giant eagle, cupcakes, chocolate?

Giant eagle, cupcakes, chocolate contains 427 kcal per 100 g and about 320 kcal per serving (3 cupcakes (75 g)).

How much sugar is in Giant eagle, cupcakes, chocolate?

Giant eagle, cupcakes, chocolate has 45.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Giant eagle, cupcakes, chocolate 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 Giant eagle, cupcakes, chocolate vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Giant eagle, cupcakes, chocolate contain?

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

Does Giant eagle, cupcakes, chocolate contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?

Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bans Red 3 (E127) in food from January 1, 2027; California bars Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110); the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — 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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