Little Debbie COSMIC BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP CANDY

Common questions

Is Little Debbie COSMIC BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP CANDY healthy?

Little Debbie COSMIC BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP CANDY scores 1/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is heavily processed and contains multiple harmful ingredients, including enriched bleached flour, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial colors.

Does Little Debbie COSMIC BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP CANDY contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Little Debbie COSMIC BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP CANDY, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is Little Debbie COSMIC BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP CANDY?

Little Debbie COSMIC BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP CANDY is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Little Debbie COSMIC BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP CANDY compare to other cookies?

Little Debbie COSMIC BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP CANDY ranks #43 of 43 cookies in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Skout Organic Cookies at 90/100.

Which ingredients drive Little Debbie COSMIC BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP CANDY's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], RiboFlavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Corn Syrup, Palm and Soybean Oils with TBHQ and Citric Acid to Protect Flavor are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Little Debbie COSMIC BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP CANDY

Little Debbie
Contains seed oils
1 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 14
Owned by McKee Foods
Category Cookies
Summary

This product is heavily processed and contains multiple harmful ingredients, including enriched bleached flour, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial colors. The presence of industrial seed oils like soybean oil and palm oil further contributes to its low nutritional quality. The combination of refined sugars and artificial additives makes it a highly processed snack with minimal health benefits.

Key ingredients 14

Palm and Soybean Oils with TBHQ and Citric Acid to Protect Flavor
Very Bad

Contains processed oils with preservatives and additives that are considered highly unhealthy.

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Soybean Oil
Very Bad

A highly processed oil often linked to unhealthy fat profiles and additives.

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Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], RiboFlavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid)
Bad

This ingredient is heavily processed and lacks nutritional value, contributing to its negative classification.

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Corn Syrup
Bad

High in added sugars and highly processed, which can impact health negatively.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined sugar provides empty calories and can contribute to health issues when consumed excessively.

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Dextrose
Bad

A highly processed form of sugar with little nutritional benefit, adding to the product's negative profile.

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Caramel Color
Bad

Part of Colors. Artificial and synthetic colorings that are heavily processed and may have adverse health perceptions.

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Red 40
Bad

Part of Colors. Artificial and synthetic colorings that are heavily processed and may have adverse health perceptions.

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Titanium Dioxide
Bad

Part of Colors. Artificial and synthetic colorings that are heavily processed and may have adverse health perceptions.

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Yellow 5 Lake
Bad

Part of Colors. Artificial and synthetic colorings that are heavily processed and may have adverse health perceptions.

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Blue 1 Lake
Bad

Part of Colors. Artificial and synthetic colorings that are heavily processed and may have adverse health perceptions.

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Yellow 6 Lake
Bad

Part of Colors. Artificial and synthetic colorings that are heavily processed and may have adverse health perceptions.

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Blue 2 Lake
Bad

Part of Colors. Artificial and synthetic colorings that are heavily processed and may have adverse health perceptions.

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Natural and Artificial Flavors
Bad

Contains synthetic flavorings that are heavily processed and lack natural nutritional value.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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