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Rich Choc Covered Straw Scoop Cake
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Rich Choc Covered Straw Scoop Cake

Rich's
9.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
330
Calories
4g
Protein
32g
Sugars
310mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
119
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Rich's Rich Choc Covered Straw Scoop Cake arrives in the snack-cake aisle or packaged bakery section, shelved with other boxed or wrapped dessert treats like Little Debbie or Hostess, often near coffee creamers and single-serve puddings. Its 9.3-ounce format reads as a grab-and-go indulgence for shoppers scanning impulse items at the front of the store or parents stocking lunchbox-friendly sweets. Occasions for this cake skew casual — after-school snacks, commute treats, movie-night sweets, or a quick dessert for an informal gathering. The brand positions itself as a value-oriented, convenience-focused indulgence with cross-generational appeal: kids drawn to the sweet chocolate coating and bright label, adults attracted by nostalgic comfort and easy portioning. Packaging leans toward playful, colorful graphics rather than health claims; there are no organic certifications, and the ingredient list includes artificial flavors and Red 40, so any “natural” cues are minimal. In plain terms, this is a highly processed packaged cake made with multiple refined sweeteners, hydrogenated fats, emulsifiers, gums, and preservatives to stabilize texture and shelf life. Sensory details: expect a soft, spongy interior with sweet, syrupy cake crumbs, a thin semisweet chocolate-like coating that provides a slightly waxy snap from palm kernel fat, and a sugary finish; texture balances moist cake and a smooth exterior. Typical rituals include tearing open the plastic wrap, pairing with milk or coffee, and sharing at casual get-togethers or packing for an outing — a portable little indulgence in everyday American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33
Servings per Container: 3
Calories330
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate44g16%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars32g
Added Sugars32g64%
Protein4g
* 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

High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Sugar,, Enriched, Bleached, Wheat, Flour, (Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Egg, Whites,, Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Soybean, Oil,, Eggs,, Semisweet, Chocolate, Chips, (Sugar,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Cocoa, Butter,, Dextrose,, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Artificial, Flavor),, Skim, Milk,, Cocoa, Alkali, Processed,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, the, Following:, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Sodium, Caseinate,, Salt,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Polysorbate, 60,, Carbohydrate, Gum,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Propylene, Glycol, Mono, and, Diesters, of, Fats, and, Fatty, Acids,, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, Wheat, Starch,, Xanthan, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Polyglycerol, Esters, of, Fatty, Acids,, to, Preserve, Freshness, (Potassium, Sorbate),, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Artificial, Color, (Red, 40)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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?

The ingredient list is dominated by industrial ingredients (high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils), multiple emulsifiers, artificial colors/flavors, and preservatives, indicating ultra-processing. These additives and formulation steps are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Rich Choc Covered Straw Scoop Cake

The term 'healthy' can be pretty subjective, right? While the Rich Choc Covered Straw Scoop Cake is undeniably delicious, it's packed with added sugars and enriched flour, which means it's more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for something to enjoy in moderation, this cake fits the bill — just don’t expect it to replace your daily servings of fruits and veggies!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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