Ingredient

Cake: Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add sugar to foods for its sweet taste and to improve texture, bulk, …

What it is

Sugar, typically sucrose, is a common carbohydrate found in many plants. It is primarily extracted and refined from sugar cane or sugar beets. This process yields the white crystalline granules commonly used in food.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sugar to foods for its sweet taste and to improve texture, bulk, and mouthfeel. It also acts as a preservative in jams and jellies and helps with browning in baked goods. Sugar is a key ingredient in desserts, beverages, candies, and many processed foods.

Health notes

The FDA considers sugar (sucrose) to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for its intended uses. While sugar provides energy, high intake of added sugars can contribute to dental cavities and may be associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. JECFA has evaluated sugars and established an acceptable daily intake "not specified" (meaning no numeric limit is needed based on current data).

Allergen info

Sugar is not derived from any of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. It is not a major allergen.

Products containing Cake: Sugar

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WHOLE FOODS MARKET Whole Foods Market, Two-Bite, Cupcakes, Vanilla Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 427kcal 2.7Protein 21.3Fat 54.7Carbs TWO-BITE Fruit Drop Cakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 375kcal 4.2Protein 16.7Fat 54.2Carbs TWO-BITE Happy Holidays Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 467kcal 2.7Protein 22.7Fat 64Carbs TWO-BITE Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 427kcal 2.7Protein 20Fat 57.3Carbs HAPPY HOLIDAYS Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 427kcal 2.7Protein 20Fat 57.3Carbs SWEET P'S BAKE SHOP Traditional Red Velvet Cakes With A Rich Cream Cheese Icing And A Cake Crumb Topping, Red Velvet Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 423kcal 2.8Protein 22.5Fat 52.1Carbs GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS CORP. Salty Caramel Cakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 400kcal 4Protein 18Fat 56Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Icing And Colorful Confetti Sprinkles, Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 62% DV per serving 423kcal 2.8Protein 19.7Fat 56.3Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Chocolate Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 427kcal 2.7Protein 21.3Fat 57.3Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Cupcakes, Vanilla Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 467kcal 2.7Protein 22.7Fat 64Carbs The Kroger Co. Christmas Cupcakes, Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 456kcal 3.5Protein 19.3Fat 70.2Carbs The Kroger Co. Bakery Fresh Goodness, Peppermint Iced Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 474kcal 3.5Protein 19.3Fat 70.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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