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Trader Joe's Swedish Princess Raspberry Cake: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Trader Joe's swedish princess raspberry cake received a Food Integrity Score of 58 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. The Swedish Princess Raspberry Cake is moderately processed with several high-concern ingredients like modified cornstarch and glucose syrup, contributing to a complex formulation typically associated with commercial baked goods. While some ingredients are natural, the presence of additives and multi-functional agents leads to it being better suited for occasional indulgence rather than daily consumption. Main considerations include mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, modified cornstarch, and glucose syrup. Simpler options: Opt for whole grains; use natural sweeteners.
Food Integrity Score 58/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
- Modified Cornstarch
- Glucose Syrup
Simpler options to consider
- Opt for whole grains
- Use natural sweeteners
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Swedish Princess Raspberry Cake
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Sweets & Desserts (source: Cool Desserts)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000844413- Serving size
- 85 g (1/6 cake (85g))
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Swedish Princess Raspberry Cake
Trader Joe's
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Modified cornstarch and mono and diglycerides indicate a higher level of processing.
Consider This
Ingredients like glucose syrup and mono and diglycerides suggest factory-formulated elements.
Good Substitutes
Opt for homemade cakes using whole grains and natural sweeteners like honey.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThe Swedish Princess Raspberry Cake is moderately processed with several high-concern ingredients like modified cornstarch and glucose syrup, contributing to a complex formulation typically associated with commercial baked goods. While some ingredients are natural, the presence of additives and multi-functional agents leads to it being better suited for occasional indulgence rather than daily consumption.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
- Modified Cornstarch
- Glucose Syrup
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Raspberry Filling — Contains glucose syrup
- Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids — Emulsifiers are often a concern
- Modified Cornstarch — Processed thickener
Better choice tips
- Opt for whole grains
- Use natural sweeteners
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Heavy Cream, Water, Almond Paste (Sugar, Almond, Glucose Syrup, Water, Dried Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup, Color Added [Fruit And Vegetable Juice, Spirulina Extract], Ascorbic Acid [To Maintain Color]), Raspberry Filling (Raspberries, Glucose Syrup, Water, Sugar, Modified Cornstarch, Citrus Pectin, Citric Acid [Acidifier], Calcium Citrate, Natural Flavor), Sugared Egg Mix (Egg, Sugar), Wheat Flour Blend (Wheat Flour, Wheat Malt, Ascorbic Acid [Dough Conditioner]), Sugar, Contains 2% Or Less Of Coconut Oil, Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Modified Cornstarch, Glucose Syrup, White Confectionery Coating (Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil Blend [Coconut Oil And/Or Canola Oil], Skim Milk Powder, Sunflower Lecithin), Leavening Agent (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Wheat Flour), Skim Milk Powder, Carob Bean Gum, Sodium Caseinate, Salt, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Vanilla Extract (Vanilla Bean Extractives, Ethyl Alcohol, Water), Beta-Carotene (Color), Hazelnuts.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty AcidsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for texture and stability
Additional note
Emulsifier and stabilizer
Family watchlist
Emulsifiers are often a concern
Raspberry Filling (Raspberries, Glucose Syrup, Water, Sugar, Modified Cornstarch, Citrus Pectin, Citric Acid [Acidifier], Calcium Citrate, Natural Flavor)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernFruit fillingWatchlist
What this is
Fruit filling
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Contains refined sugars and starch
Additional note
Contains glucose syrup
Modified CornstarchConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Modified for thickness control
Additional note
Refined thickener
Family watchlist
Processed thickener
Glucose SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Highly processed liquid sweetener
Additional note
Refined syrup
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Almond Paste (Sugar, Almond, Glucose Syrup, Water, Dried Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup, Color Added [Fruit And Vegetable Juice, Spirulina Extract], Ascorbic Acid [To Maintain Color])Concern 4/10 — Mild concernProcessed paste
What this is
Processed paste
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Processed with added syrups and colors
Additional note
Processed, contains sugar syrups
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Common refined sweetener
Additional note
Refined sweetener
Family watchlist
Refined sugar
White Confectionery Coating (Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil Blend [Coconut Oil And/Or Canola Oil], Skim Milk Powder, Sunflower Lecithin)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernConfectionery coatingWatchlist
What this is
Confectionery coating
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used for texture and coating
Additional note
Contains refined oils
Carob Bean GumConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for gelling and stabilizing
Additional note
Natural thickener
Family watchlist
Thickeners in processed foods
Sodium CaseinateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernProtein ingredient
What this is
Protein ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Common in food processing
Additional note
Dairy protein derivative
Wheat Flour Blend (Wheat Flour, Wheat Malt, Ascorbic Acid [Dough Conditioner])Concern 3/10 — Mild concernFlour blendAdditive
What this is
Flour blend
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used for consistent texture
Additional note
Contains dough conditioner
Leavening Agent (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Wheat Flour)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Provides rising effect
Additional note
Common baking agent
Natural Vanilla FlavorConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFlavoringWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Vague nature raises questions
Additional note
Vague flavor term
Family watchlist
Vague flavor name
Sugared Egg Mix (Egg, Sugar)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernEgg mix
What this is
Egg mix
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Adds sweetness, texture
Additional note
Simple, common mix
Beta-Carotene (Color)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernColor additiveAdditive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Used to add color
Additional note
Natural colorant
Contains 2% Or Less Of Coconut OilConcern 1/10 — Very low concernOil
What this is
Oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Less concern for natural oil
Additional note
Natural oil
Skim Milk PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernMilk powder
What this is
Milk powder
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Contributes to creaminess
Additional note
Common dairy ingredient
Vanilla Extract (Vanilla Bean Extractives, Ethyl Alcohol, Water)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavor extract
What this is
Flavor extract
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Traditional flavoring component
Additional note
Standard in flavoring
Heavy CreamConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common, recognizable dairy ingredient
Additional note
Rich, dairy component
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Neutral, essential ingredient
Additional note
Basic hydration component
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Enhances flavor naturally
Additional note
Basic seasoning
HazelnutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernNut
What this is
Nut
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Natural nut element
Additional note
Nut ingredient
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute dietary advice. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil", "heavy cream". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "glucose". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "glucose". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream", "egg". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream", "egg". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "malt". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil", "heavy cream". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "flour", "bean". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil", "heavy cream". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Trader Joe's Swedish Princess Raspberry Cake highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Trader Joe's Swedish Princess Raspberry Cake shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Swedish Princess Raspberry Cake: 24g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Natural flavors; Contains protein source; Includes fruit ingredient.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High sugar content; Contains saturated fat; Multiple additives.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same sweets & desserts differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
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