ClearEaty
RICH FROSTED DONUTS
cakes
4out of 10
PoorClearEaty's score — our opinion, not medical advice
Held back by
- 2Hydrogenated vegetable shortening palm kernel
- 2Corn syrup
- 3Sugar
Why this score
- Capped: contains Hydrogenated vegetable shortening palm kernelFDA: artificial trans fat banned
- Capped: contains Corn syrupadded-sugar load
- Capped: contains Sodium aluminum phosphateEFSA: aluminum exposure concern
- Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorssynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
- Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
- High in sugar, saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar, saturated fat; medium salt (−1.2).
Ingredients (43)
- 3SugarRefined carbohydrate; excess consumption linked to health issues.
- 6Enriched wheat flourWhole grain base with added vitamins; processing reduces fiber content
- 8NiacinEssential B vitamin; added for nutritional fortification.
- 7Reduced ironEssential mineral nutrient; added to prevent anemia and deficiency
- 8Thiamin mononitrateVitamin B1; essential nutrient, naturally occurring form, safe
- 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient, supports energy metabolism safely
- 8Folic acidVitamin B9; essential for cell division and fetal health.
- 4Vegetable shortening palm oilHighly processed fat; palm oil linked to deforestation concerns
- 10WaterEssential, natural, no processing required
- 2Hydrogenated vegetable shortening palm kernelContains trans fats; associated with cardiovascular health risks
- 7Cocoa processed with alkaliNatural cocoa; alkali processing standard but reduces some antioxidants
- 5Soybean oilHighly processed; high omega-6 content; neutral nutritional profile.
- 3MaltodextrinProcessed starch, rapidly absorbed carbohydrate, minimal nutritional value
- 8Soy flourPlant-based protein; minimally processed whole food
- 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener; empty calories, high glycemic impact
- 8Beta-caroteneNatural pigment; vitamin A precursor, beneficial nutrient
- 6Sodium acid pyrophosphateLeavening acid; safe in small amounts; commonly used.
- 5Sodium aluminum phosphateLeavening acid; aluminum source; some health concerns documented.
- 4Sodium aluminum sulfateArtificial leavening agent; aluminum accumulation raises health concerns
- 7GlycerinProcessed humectant, generally safe, slightly sweet, minimal nutrition
- 3Corn syrup solidsHighly processed sweetener, minimal nutritional value, concentrated sugar
- 6SaltSodium source; essential but excess intake harmful.
- 5Food starch modifiedChemically modified starch; unclear long-term health implications
- 8Nonfat milkWhole food dairy; minimal processing; good protein and calcium.
- 5Natural and artificial flavorsArtificial component; vague proprietary blend without specific identifiers
- 9Egg yolksWhole food; nutrient-dense; contains choline and lutein.
- 8WheyDairy byproduct; good protein source; minimally processed.
- 3DextroseSimple refined sugar; minimal nutrition, quick absorption.
- 6Soy lecithinEmulsifier from soy; highly processed but generally safe.
- 7Annatto extractNatural food coloring from seeds, safe in small amounts
- 4Polysorbate 60Synthetic emulsifier; generally recognized safe but lacks nutritional value
- 8Cheddar cheeseReal cheese from cultured milk, natural fermented dairy product
- 6Potassium sorbate preservativeSynthetic preservative; safe in normal amounts, extends shelf life
- 6Xanthan gumNatural thickener; safe fermentation product
- 6Cellulose gumThickener/stabilizer from plant cellulose; generally recognized as safe.
- 7Beta carotene colorNatural provitamin A; beneficial nutrient used as colorant
- 6Guar gumNatural thickener from guar beans; generally safe.
- 5Sorbitan tristearateSynthetic emulsifier; safe but lacks nutritional benefit
- 8Milk protein concentrateConcentrated protein source; minimal processing, high protein content
- 7Whey protein concentrateMinimally processed dairy protein, good amino acid profile
- 7Wheat protein isolateProcessed protein source; high protein but lacks whole grain benefits
- 8Ground Vanilla PodsWhole food spice, natural flavoring, no additives or processing
- 6Tapioca starchRefined carbohydrate; minimal nutritional value, common thickening agent
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.
How ClearEaty scores food
ClearEaty gives every food a single 1–10 score built from two honest principles:
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
compare products at a glance — it is not a medical judgment, and dietary badges above
reflect label claims only.
Score reflects ClearEaty's ingredient- and processing-based opinion.
Always read the actual label for allergens and medical needs.