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Oreo Cupcakes, Mini 9.6 oz
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Oreo Cupcakes, Mini 9.6 oz

Oreo
9.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
370
Calories
2g
Protein
39g
Sugars
310mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
138
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Oreo Cupcakes, Mini (9.6 oz) arrive as a bright, branded Nabisco-style treat that reads as mass-market convenience dessert. Store placement: you’ll find this product on the snack and packaged bakery shelf or in the grocery aisle with cookies, packaged cupcakes, and snack cakes — often near other branded single-serve cakes, cookie packs, and refrigerated novelty desserts. Occasions: this is a grab-and-go item for last-minute parties, movie nights, school lunches, or potluck contributions. Brand positioning: Oreo leverages decades of cultural cachet — playful, family-friendly, and nostalgic — aimed at parents buying for kids and adults seeking a familiar indulgence; marketing emphasizes fun, sharing, and the iconic cookie flavor rather than nutrition. Label characteristics: packaging leans on recognizable Oreo logos and imagery; you may notice “real chocolate” or “creamy filling” style claims but no organic or minimally processed certifications; kid-oriented visuals and convenience messaging create a health-halo despite an ingredient list of industrial components. Processing context: this is an ultraprocessed, ready-to-eat packaged dessert made from refined flours, sugars, oils, emulsifiers, and other food additives rather than whole ingredients. Sensory details: small soft sponge cupcakes topped with sweet icing and Oreo cookie pieces provide a moist, tender crumb contrasted with crunchy cookie bits; texture is cake-like with a sugary, creamy finish. Packaging is clear plastic or a sealed tray that supports portioned snacking and a quick ritual of opening, sharing, and pairing with milk or coffee.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 3
Calories370
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g23%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate52g19%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars39g
Added Sugars38g76%
Protein2g
* 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

Icing, Sugar, (Sugar,, Cornstarch),, Sugar,, Water,, Vegetable, Oil, Shortening, (Canola, Oil,, Palm, Oil,, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Monoglycerides,, Polysorbate, 60),, Eggs,, Bleached, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Soybean, and/or, Canola, Oil,, Corn, Syrup, Oreo, Cookie, Pieces, (Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Sugar,, Palm, Oil,, Soybean, and/or, Canola, Oil,, Cocoa, Powder, [Processed, with, Alkali],, Invert, Sugar,, Leavening, [Sodium, Bicarbonate,, and/or, Calcium, Phosphate],, Soybean, Lecithin,, Salt,, Unsweetened, Chocolate,, Natural, Flavor),, Cocoa, Powder, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Modified, Cornstarch,, Whey, (Milk),, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Leavening, Blend, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Cornstarch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Calcium, Sulfate),, Salt,, Emulsifier, (Propylene, Glycol, Mono-, and, Diesters, of, Fats, and, Fatty, Acids,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Soybean, Lecithin,, Citric, Acid, [Preservative]),, Unsweetened, Chocolate,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Soybean, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Kernel Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Soybean Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Propylene Glycol Mono- and Diesters of Fats and Fatty Acids - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Citric Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrially formulated ingredients (modified starches, emulsifiers like mono-/diglycerides and propylene glycol esters, hydrogenated/palm oils), flavors, and additives consistent with ultraprocessed foods designed for long shelf life and specific sensory properties.

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Common Questions about Oreo Cupcakes, Mini 9.6 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These cupcakes are definitely a treat, packing in 370 calories and a good amount of sugar per serving. If you’re looking for a snack that’s high in fiber or protein, you might want to look elsewhere, but if you’re in the mood for a delicious dessert, they could be just the thing to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
back-to-school

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