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Two Bite Cupcakes, Vanilla 10 oz
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Two Bite Cupcakes, Vanilla 10 oz

Two-Bite
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
300
Calories
1g
Protein
30g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
136
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Two-Bite Cupcakes, Vanilla (10 oz) reads like a classic grocery shelf performer: a small, brightly packaged tray of individually portioned frosted cakes you’d find stacked in the center-aisle snack or packaged bakery section, often near lunchbox treats, party supplies and shelf-stable desserts. Shoppers grab it for quick celebrations, kids’ lunches, office treats, or to throw a low-effort dessert into a cart for movie night or a last-minute party. The brand leans into approachable, family-friendly positioning — playful name, kid-oriented portioning and colorful sprinkles suggest an audience of parents buying for children and adults seeking nostalgic convenience. Labels tend to emphasize sweetness and fun rather than health, with no organic or whole-food claims; packaging may highlight “vanilla” flavor and serving size but otherwise carries typical indulgent cues (bright graphics, photos of frosted cupcakes). In plain terms, this product is highly processed: it combines refined flours, syrups, industrial fats, emulsifiers, artificial colorants and preservatives to achieve consistent texture and long shelf life. Sensory notes: a soft, fine-crumb cake with a smooth, sweet buttercream-like icing, a slightly waxy mouthfeel from shortenings and margarine, and crunchy, oily sprinkles that add visual pop. Packaging is lightweight plastic tray or clamshell—easy to open, share and stash. The ritual is simple and social: open, plate a few bites, offer to kids or coworkers, or tuck one into a lunchbox. It’s an instant, portion-controlled treat built for convenience and nostalgia rather than home-baked authenticity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 cupcakes
Servings per Container: 4
Calories300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Total Sugars30g
Protein1g
* 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),, Corn, Syrup,, Eggs,, Soybean, and/or, Canola, Oil,, 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),, Margarine, (Soybean, Oil,, Palm, Oil,, Water,, Salt,, Whey, [Milk],, Soybean, Lecithin,, Monoglycerides,, Natural, Flavor,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Vitamin, D3),, Modified, Cornstarch,, Whey, (Milk),, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, 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]),, 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
  • 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 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?

The ingredient list contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, vegetable shortenings, emulsifiers, artificial colors, modified starches, propylene glycol esters) and ready-to-eat formulation typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Two Bite Cupcakes, Vanilla 10 oz

Well, that depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' These little treats are certainly fun and delicious but are packed with sugar and refined ingredients. If you’re looking for a quick sugar fix or a sweet addition to a party, they fit the bill, but they’re not exactly a health food!

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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