🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 270.0
- Total Fat 13.0 g
- Saturated Fat 5.0 g
- Cholesterol 15.0 mg
- Sodium 190.2 mg
- Potassium 0.0 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 36.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
- Sugars 28.0 g
- Protein 2.0 g
- Vitamin A 0.0 IU
- Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
- Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg
- Vitamin D 0.0 IU
- Vitamin E 0.0 mg
- Calcium 19.8 mg
- Copper 0.0 mg
- Folate 0.0 µg
- Iron 1.1 mg
- Magnesium 0.0 mg
- Manganese 0.0 mg
- Niacin 0.0 mg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
- Phosphorus 0.0 mg
- Riboflavin 0.0 mg
- Thiamin 0.0 mg
- Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.
📋 Nutrition Summary
With 270.0 calories per serving (1 CUPCAKE (60.0g)), Frosted Cupcakes is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 36.0g per serving (53.5% of calories), of which 28.0g are sugars.
🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags
Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.
📝 Ingredients
Cupcakes {sugar, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour (flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Eggs, Soybean Oil, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Leavening (sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Aluminum Sulfate), Nonfat Milk, Food Starch-Modified, Salt, Whey, Soy Lecithin, Mono- and Diglycerides, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Propylene Glycol Monoesters of Fats & Fatty Acids, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Yellow Cupcake [egg Whites, Wheat Starch, Palm And/or Palm Kernel Oils, Wheat Protein, Datem, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Yellow 5 and 6, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Carrageenan Gum], Chocolate Cupcake [cocoa (processed with Alkali), Dextrose, Sodium Propionate (preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Gum Arabic]}, Colored Frosting [sugar, Vegetable Shortening (palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Mono and Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60), Water, Contains 2% or Less of the Following: Corn Syrup, Artificial Color, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), Mono and Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Citric Acid, Water, Sugar, Us Certified Colors (red 40, Red 3, Yellow 5 and 6, Blue 1 and 2), Modified Corn Starch, Vegetable Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (preservatives)].
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Propionate
Artificial Colours: Red 40, Red 3, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Artificial Color
Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Carrageenan, Polysorbate 60, Mono And Diglycerides, Mono- And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Datem, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Gum Arabic, Modified Corn Starch, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Pyrophosphate
Flavour Enhancers: Artificial Flavor
Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid
Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.
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📊 % Daily Value
The following shows how one serving of Frosted Cupcakes contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270.0 kcal | 13.5% |
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 15.0 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 190.2 mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.0 g | 13% |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | 56% |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% |
| Calcium | 19.8 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).
🔥 Calorie Analysis
Frosted Cupcakes accounts for 13.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 53.5% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 270.0 calories in Frosted Cupcakes? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.
| Exercise | Minutes to Burn |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 20.4 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 46.6 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 29.5 min |
| HIIT | 25.0 min |
| Stationary Bike (Moderate Intensity) | 28.6 min |
Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.
💬 Nutrition Q&A: Frosted Cupcakes
How might Frosted Cupcakes affect blood sugar?
With 36g of carbs and 28g of sugar in a single cupcake, this will cause a rapid blood sugar spike, especially since the refined flour and simple sugars digest quickly without much fiber or protein to slow absorption. People managing diabetes or blood sugar levels should avoid this food.
Is Frosted Cupcakes suitable for people with lactose intolerance?
The frosting and cake both contain milk-based ingredients (nonfat milk and whey in the cake, and the frosting is made with vegetable shortening rather than butter, though cross-contamination during processing is possible). Those with lactose intolerance should approach these carefully or skip them.
Is Frosted Cupcakes gluten-free?
No—the cupcakes are made with bleached enriched wheat flour and wheat starch, which contain gluten.
What diets does Frosted Cupcakes suit?
These are not well-suited for most restrictive diets. They're too high in sugar and refined carbs for low-carb, keto, or blood-sugar-conscious eating; they contain gluten and milk; and they're highly processed, making them unsuitable for whole-food or clean-eating approaches.
What should I watch out for with Frosted Cupcakes?
Each cupcake packs 28g of sugar—nearly three-quarters of the daily recommended limit for added sugars—plus only 2g of protein, which means it won't keep you satisfied for long. The saturated fat content (5g) and long list of additives and preservatives make this an occasional-treat food rather than something to eat regularly.
Nutrition Q&A answers are based on USDA nutritional data and are for general informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice.
