ClearEaty
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Dipped Chocolate Cake Doughnut Holes
cakes
4out of 10
PoorClearEaty's score — our opinion, not medical advice
Held back by
- 1Partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil
- 3Sugar
- 3Dextrose
Why this score
- Capped: contains Partially hydrogenated palm kernel oilFDA: artificial trans fat banned
- Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
- Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
- High in saturated fat; medium sugar, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high saturated fat; medium sugar, salt (−0.9).
Ingredients (29)
- 7Enriched bleached wheat flourProcessed grain; bleaching removes nutrients but enrichment adds some back
- 8NiacinB vitamin; added back as enrichment; beneficial in normal amounts.
- 8IronEssential mineral; added for nutritional enrichment.
- 8Thiamine mononitrateB1 vitamin; beneficial nutrient added via enrichment.
- 8RiboflavinB2 vitamin; beneficial nutrient added via enrichment.
- 8Folic acidB vitamin; beneficial micronutrient added via enrichment.
- 3SugarHighly refined sweetener; provides empty calories with minimal nutritional value
- 1Partially hydrogenated palm kernel oilTrans fats; strongly linked to cardiovascular disease and health concerns
- 8Cocoa powderMinimally processed cocoa; antioxidant-rich.
- 6Soy lecithinProcessed emulsifier; derived from soy; generally recognized as safe.
- 6VanillinSynthetic flavoring; safe but artificial alternative to natural vanilla extract
- 10WaterEssential, natural, no processing concerns.
- 5Soybean oilRefined vegetable oil; likely hydrogenated; high omega-6 content.
- 8Cocoa powder processed with alkaliNatural cocoa with alkali processing; retains antioxidants, minimal health concern
- 9Egg yolksWhole food, nutrient-dense emulsifier.
- 8Soy flourPlant-based protein; processed but nutrient-dense.
- 8WheyDairy byproduct; high protein; generally safe.
- 6Sodium acid pyrophosphateChemical leavening agent; safe but highly processed.
- 3DextroseRefined simple sugar; high glycemic index, empty calories.
- 7Sodium bicarbonateLeavening agent; food-grade; safe in normal baking amounts.
- 6SaltEssential mineral but contributes high sodium content.
- 8Non fat dry milkDehydrated milk; retains protein and calcium, minimally processed dairy
- 5Natural and artificial flavorUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
- 5Modified food starchChemically modified thickener; processed, minimal nutrition.
- 6Sodium propionateSafe preservative; used in small amounts, generally recognized as safe
- 6Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose gumSynthetic thickener; safe in food, minimal nutritional impact at typical levels
- 5MonoglycerideProcessed emulsifier; acceptable use but synthetic derivative
- 5Propylene glycol monoestersUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
- 7AmylaseEnzyme; breaks down starches, naturally derived, safe food additive
Allergens
Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soy
Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.
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the quality of what's actually on the ingredient list, and how heavily the food is processed.
Recognizable whole-food ingredients lift the score; additives, refined oils, and heavily
processed inputs pull it down. The score is our own opinion to help you
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