America's choice, deluxe red velvet cake mix
America's choice, deluxe red velvet cake mix by America's Choice provides 385 kcal per 100 g, with 43.6 g of sugars and 2.6 g of protein. That is 22% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cake mixes category. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.083 package (39 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 385 kcal | 150 kcal | 382 | |
| Total fat | 7.7 g | 3 g | 4% | 8 |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 1 g | 5% | 3.4 −26% |
| Carbohydrates | 79.5 g | 31 g | 11% | 71.6 +11% |
| Total sugars | 43.6 g | 17 g | 35.7 +22% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 3.2 −19% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.6 −61% |
| Salt | 2 g | 0.8 g | 1.3 +55% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2683 Cake mixes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cake mixes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Enriched bleached flour (bleached wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, dextrose, vegetable shortening (contains one or more of the following: [palm oil and/or soybean oil] with emulsifier [propylene glycol monoesters, mono and diglycerides, soy lecithin]), modified corn starch, leavening (baking soda, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate), emulsifier (propylene glycol mono - and diesters, mono and diglycerides), cocoa (processed with alkali), color (red 40), salt, cellulose gum, guar gum, lecithin, preservative (bht and citric acid).
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 13
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 0.083 package (39 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0754807375358
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in America's choice, deluxe red velvet cake mix?
America's choice, deluxe red velvet cake mix contains 385 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (0.083 package (39 g)).
How much sugar is in America's choice, deluxe red velvet cake mix?
America's choice, deluxe red velvet cake mix has 43.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is America's choice, deluxe red velvet cake mix healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does America's choice, deluxe red velvet cake mix contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does America's choice, deluxe red velvet cake mix contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using it by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars it from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with it. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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