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Two Bite Cupcakes, Chocolate 10 oz
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Two Bite Cupcakes, Chocolate 10 oz

Two-Bite
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
2g
Protein
31g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
122
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Two Bite Cupcakes (Chocolate, 10 oz) sit on the shelf among packaged sweets in the bakery/snack aisle — often near prepackaged cookies, mini cakes, boxed cupcakes and seasonal party supplies. The small, brightly labeled box reads like a grab-and-go treat aimed at quick celebrations: kids' parties, school lunchboxes, or last-minute dessert needs. Shoppers reach for it during back-to-school runs, grocery trips for birthdays, or when assembling a party platter. The Two-Bite brand positions itself as playful and affordable, leaning into kid-focused marketing and convenience: memorable two-bite sizing, cheerful sprinkles, and “Now nut free!” callouts for allergy-conscious caregivers. The label often carries color-forward graphics and sweet-forward claims rather than health claims; there is no organic certification and the front-of-package cues emphasize fun and safety rather than nutrition. In plain processing context, this is an industrially produced, highly processed packaged bakery item made with refined flours, syrups, vegetable shortenings, emulsifiers and artificial colors. Sensory-wise the cupcakes deliver a soft, fine-crumbed cake with a sticky, sweet frosting, crunchy sugary sprinkles and a dense, moist mouthfeel from corn syrup and added fats. Packaging is compact — a small plastic tray or box that protects delicate icing — inviting a quick unbox-and-serve ritual: pop onto a paper plate, pair with juice or coffee, or tuck one into a lunch. Overall, it reads as a convenient, nostalgic, kid-friendly indulgence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 cupcakes
Servings per Container: 4
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars31g
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,, Water,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, Shortening, (Canola, Oil,, Palm, Oil,, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Monoglycerides,, Polysorbate, 60),, Bleached, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Eggs,, Soybean, and/or, Canola, Oil,, Corn, Syrup,, Cocoa, Powder, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Sprinkles, (Icing, Sugar, [Sugar,, Cornstarch],, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Modified, Cornstarch,, Cornstarch,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, FD&C, Yellow, 6,, FD&C, Yellow, 5,, FD&C, Blue, 1,, FD&C, Red, 3,, Shellac,, Polysorbate, 60),, Modified, Cornstarch,, Whey, (Milk),, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Salt,, Leavening, Blend, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Cornstarch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate, Calcium, Sulfate),, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Natural, Flavor,, Emulsifier, (Propylene, Glycol, Mono-, and, Diesters, of, Fats, and, Fatty, Acids,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Soybean, Lecithin,, Citric, Acid, (Preservative)),, 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
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soybean Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Propylene Glycol Mono- and Diesters of Fats and Fatty Acids - Processed emulsifier
  • Citric Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • FD&C Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Red 3 - 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 (corn syrup, hydrogenated/processed vegetable shortenings, emulsifiers, artificial colors, propylene glycol esters, modified starches) and is formulated and packaged as a ready-to-eat convenience product, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Two Bite Cupcakes, Chocolate 10 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These cupcakes pack a sugary punch with 31 grams of sugar per serving, which is definitely on the higher side. If you're looking for a sweet treat, they can fit into an occasional indulgence, but maybe not your everyday snack.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
holiday-baking

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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