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Triple Chocolate Muffin

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Is Triple Chocolate Muffin healthy?

Triple Chocolate Muffin scores 8/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This triple chocolate muffin is heavily penalized due to its ultra-processed nature, containing refined flour, high levels of added sugar, and soybean oil, which is a seed oil linked to inflammation.

Does Triple Chocolate Muffin contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Triple Chocolate Muffin, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is Triple Chocolate Muffin?

Triple Chocolate Muffin is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Triple Chocolate Muffin compare to other bagels & muffins?

Triple Chocolate Muffin ranks #16 of 16 bagels & muffins in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Bread Alone Bakery Certified Organic Plain Bagels at 84/100.

Which ingredients drive Triple Chocolate Muffin's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sugar, Bleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, RiboFlavin, Folic Acid), Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors) 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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Triple Chocolate Muffin

Kirkland
Contains seed oils
8 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 7
Owned by Costco
Category Bagels & Muffins
Summary

This triple chocolate muffin is heavily penalized due to its ultra-processed nature, containing refined flour, high levels of added sugar, and soybean oil, which is a seed oil linked to inflammation. The presence of multiple additives, including emulsifiers and caramel color, further contributes to its low score, as these ingredients are associated with potential health concerns and indicate a high level of processing.

Key ingredients 8

Soybean Oil
Very Bad

Soybean oil is highly processed and contains unhealthy trans fats and omega-6 fatty acids, which may promote inflammation.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar is used to sweeten the muffin but contributes to high calorie content and potential health issues when consumed excessively.

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Bleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, RiboFlavin, Folic Acid)
Bad

Refined bleached flour is highly processed and lacks fiber, which can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes.

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Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors)
Bad

Chocolate chips add sweetness and flavor but contain added sugars and fats, which can be unhealthy in excess.

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Butter
Bad

Sources: Cream and/or Milk, Salt. Butter adds richness and flavor but is high in saturated fats, which should be consumed in moderation.

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Chocolate Chunks (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Extract)
Bad

Chocolate chunks contribute additional sugars and fats, increasing calorie content and reducing nutritional value.

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Modified Corn Starch
Bad

Modified corn starch is a highly processed additive that offers little nutritional benefit and can impact blood sugar levels.

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Eggs
Neutral

Eggs provide protein and nutrients, but are neutral in overall health impact within this product.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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