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Fall Chocolate Cupcakes, Orange And Chocolate Swirl Frosting, Fall Color Leaves Sprinkles
Bakery
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Fall Chocolate Cupcakes, Orange And Chocolate Swirl Frosting, Fall Color Leaves Sprinkles

Two-Bite
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
2g
Protein
200mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
143
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Two-Bite Fall Chocolate Cupcakes with Orange and Chocolate Swirl Frosting and Fall Color Leaves Sprinkles reads like a seasonal impulse treat in the American supermarket. You'd spot it on endcaps in the bakery/snack aisle or near seasonal baking displays alongside boxed cupcakes, prepackaged cookies, and holiday-themed desserts — often in a clear plastic clamshell or full-color cardboard tray with a window to show the sprinkles. Shoppers buy it for quick occasions: classroom parties, office potlucks, after-school snacks, and autumn-themed get-togethers where convenience and festive presentation matter more than homemade claims. The Two-Bite name and bright leaf-shaped sprinkles target parents buying small, shareable sweets and shoppers drawn to seasonal novelty; the brand positioning is value-oriented and kid-friendly rather than artisanal. The label typically emphasizes flavor and fun rather than nutrition — there are no organic or clean-label badges, and the ingredient list reveals artificial FD&C colorants, emulsifiers, and processed fats rather than “all-natural” claims. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, ready-to-eat bakery product made with industrial ingredients and multiple additives. Sensory cues are straightforward: compact, moist chocolate cake with a soft, creamy orange-and-chocolate frosting, a slight chew from processed shortening, and a crunchy sugar bite from the sprinkles; sweetness is prominent. Eating it is a casual ritual — pulled from the package, placed on a paper plate, and passed around during a quick celebration or packed into a lunchbox as a small seasonal treat. It’s more about convenience and fun than craft baking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 4
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Added Sugars30g60%
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,, Sprinkles, (Icing, Sugar, [Sugar,, Cornstarch),, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Modified, Cornstarch,, Shellac,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, FD&C, Yellow, 5,, FD&C, Yellow, 6,, FD&C, Blue, 1,, FD&C, Red, 40),, Cocoa, Powder, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Margarine, (Soybean, Oil,, Palm, Oil,, Water,, Salt,, Whey, [Milk),, Soybean, Lecithin,, Monoglycerides,, Natural, Flavor,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Vitamin, D,),, Modified, Cornstarch,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Whey, (Milk),, Mono-and, Diglycerides,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Leavening, Blend, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Cornstarch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Calcium, Sulfate),, Salt,, Natural, Flavor, Emulsifier, (Propylene, Glycol, Mono-and, Diesters, of, Fats, and, Fatty, Acids,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Soybean, Lecithin,, Citric, Acid, (Preservative]),, FD&C, Yellow, 6,, FD&C, Red, 40, Lake,, 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
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Propylene Glycol Mono-and Diesters of Fats and Fatty Acids - Processed emulsifier
  • Citric Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • FD&C Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Red 40 Lake - 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 product contains many industrial ingredients and additives (emulsifiers, modified starches, colorants, hydrogenated/processed fats, corn syrup) and is a ready-to-eat packaged bakery item, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Fall Chocolate Cupcakes, Orange And Chocolate Swirl Frosting, Fall Color Leaves Sprinkles

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a moving target, isn’t it? These cupcakes are definitely a treat and not a health food, with a good amount of added sugars and fats. If you're in the mood for something indulgent, they fit the bill perfectly, but maybe not the best choice for an everyday snack.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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