Ingredient

Vanilla Cake: Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add sugar primarily for its sweet taste. It also helps with food preservation, …

What it is

Sugar is a common carbohydrate that provides sweetness. It is typically extracted from plants like sugarcane or sugar beets and then refined into the white crystalline form known as sucrose, or table sugar.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sugar primarily for its sweet taste. It also helps with food preservation, adds bulk, and contributes to the browning and texture of baked goods. Sugar is widely used in desserts, beverages, baked goods, and many processed foods.

Health notes

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers sugar (sucrose) to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). While sugar provides energy, consuming too much added sugar can contribute to weight gain and dental cavities. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated sugars and did not set a numeric limit for sucrose, considering it a macronutrient.

Allergen info

Sugar is not considered one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. It also does not contain gluten.

Products containing Vanilla Cake: Sugar

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Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Signature Cake, Strawberry Dream Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 57% DV per serving 435kcal 3.4Protein 27.2Fat 47.6Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Signature Kenzie's Kakes, Lemon Blueberry Blast Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 64% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 57% DV per serving 414kcal 3.5Protein 24.8Fat 44.1Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Signature Kenzie's Kakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in added sugars — 84% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 63% DV per serving 481kcal 3.8Protein 31.6Fat 44.3Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Kenzie's Kakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in added sugars — 78% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 68% DV per serving 456kcal 4.4Protein 30.6Fat 41.9Carbs Waldo's Gourmet Foods, Inc. Strawberry Cake N' Cup (Cake Parfait), Strawberry Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving 354kcal 3.0Protein 18.2Fat 45.5Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Strawberry Premium Double Layer Cake, Strawberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 450kcal 2.5Protein 25Fat 55Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Premium Tiramisu Triple Layer Cake, Triple Layer Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 400kcal 2.5Protein 21.2Fat 46.2Carbs PALERMOS WHOLESALE Cannoli 7 Inch Cake, Cannoli Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 450kcal 6.2Protein 31.2Fat 51.2Carbs Cumberland Farms Dairy Inc Peanut Butter Slice Of Cake, Peanut Butter Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in added sugars — 100% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 479kcal 5.6Protein 28.9Fat 51.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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