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Two Bite Cupcakes, Birthday Cake 10 oz
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Two Bite Cupcakes, Birthday Cake 10 oz

Two-Bite
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
300
Calories
2g
Protein
33g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
151
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Two Bite Cupcakes, Birthday Cake (10 oz) is the bright, snackable cupcake pack you’ll find on the supermarket shelf in the packaged baked goods or snacks aisle, often stacked near boxed cupcakes, cookies, and party-sized treats or displayed on endcaps with seasonal party supplies. It positions itself as a kid-friendly, convenience item for small celebrations — think classroom parties, lunchbox treats, or last-minute birthday cupcakes — and appeals to parents seeking a colorful, no-bake dessert option. The packaging is typically playful and colorful, showcasing rainbow sprinkles and the “birthday cake” name; there is no organic certification and marketing leans into fun and convenience rather than health claims. In plain processing terms, this is a factory-made, shelf-stable confection assembled from refined flours, sweeteners, vegetable oils, and a variety of emulsifiers, stabilizers, and artificial colors. Sensory experience is immediately sugary: a tender, fine-crumb mini cake with a sweet, buttery-tasting icing, a slight oiliness from the vegetable shortenings, and the crunchy pop of decorative sprinkles on top; texture is soft and moist with a sugary surface gloss. Packaging is single plastic clamshell or tray, designed for grab-and-go portioning and easy sharing. Rituals around it are casual and celebratory — pulled from the pantry for a quick party, passed around at a classroom table, or included in a snack plate at a family movie night. Culturally, it fits the American tradition of small, brightly decorated convenience desserts that prioritize flavor, portion, and visual fun over whole-food ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 cupcakes
Servings per Container: 4
Calories300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Total Sugars33g
Added Sugars32g64%
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,, Vegetable, Oil,, Shortening, (Canola, Oil,, Palm, Oil,, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Monoglycerides,, Polysorbate, 60),, Water,, Bleached, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Eggs,, Soybean, and/or, Canola, Oil,, Sprinkles, (Icing, Sugar, [Sugar,, Cornstarch],, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Modified, Cornstarch,, Cornstarch,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, FD&C, Yellow, 5,, FD&C, Yellow, 6,, FD&C, Blue, 1,, FD&C, Red, 3,, FD&C, Red, 40,, Shellac,, Polysorbate, 60),, Corn, Syrup,, Modified, Cornstarch,, Whey, (Milk),, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Mono-and, Diglycerides,, Leavening, Blend, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Cornstarch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Calcium, Sulfate),, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Salt,, Emulsifier, (Propylene, Glycol, Mono-, and, Diesters, of, Fats, and, Fatty, Acids,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Soybean, Lecithin,, Citric, Acid, [Preservative]),, Dextrose,, Wheat, Starch,, Soybean, Lecithin,, Cellulose, Gum,, FD&C, Yellow, 6, Lake,, FD&C, Blue, 2, Lake,, FD&C, Yellow, 5, Lake,, FD&C, Red, 3,, FD&C, Blue, 1,, FD&C, Red, 40, Lake,, FD&C, Yellow, 5..

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
  • Sunflower Lecithin - 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
  • FD&C Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Red 3 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Yellow 6 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Blue 2 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Yellow 5 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (refined sugars, corn syrup, hydrogenated/palm shortenings, emulsifiers, artificial colors and flavors, modified starches) typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Two Bite Cupcakes, Birthday Cake 10 oz

Well, it depends on your definition of 'healthy'! These little cupcakes pack a sweet punch with 33 grams of sugar in just three cupcakes, so they're definitely a treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for a fun dessert to celebrate a birthday or just to enjoy, they're perfect, but if you’re on a health kick, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

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