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Cake mix

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Cake mix

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Ultra-processed food

Cake mix provides 368 kcal per 100 g, with 49.1 g of sugars and 3.5 g of protein. That is 38% 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: milk, sulphur dioxide and sulphites.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
1.8 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.9 g · Low
Sugars
49.1 g · High
Salt
1.8 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 0.125 package (mix) (57 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 368 kcal 210 kcal 382
Total fat 1.8 g 1 g 1% 8 −78%
Saturated fat 0.9 g 0.5 g 3% 3.4 −74%
Carbohydrates 86 g 49 g 18% 71.6 +20%
Total sugars 49.1 g 28 g 35.7 +38%
Added sugarsUSDA 49.1 g 28 g 56% 27.5 +79%
Dietary fiber 3.5 g 2 g 7% 3.2 +9%
Protein 3.5 g 2 g 4% 6.6 −47%
Salt 1.8 g 1 g 1.3 +44%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2684 Cake mixes products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other cake mixes

Calories lower 37%
Sugars higher 23%
Salt higher 22%
Saturated fat lower 39%
Protein top 77%
Fiber top 32%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Sugar, tapioca starch, modified potato starch, degerminated white corn flour, cocoa with alkali, leavening (gluconolactone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acid pyrophosphate), nonfat dry milk, salt, modified cellulose gum, caramel color (contains sulfites), xanthan gum, propylene glycol esters of fatty acids, mono - and diglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate, natural flavor, corn starch, sodium alginate, guar gum.

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
MilkSulphur dioxide and sulphites

Additives 13

Moderate overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
0.125 package (mix) (57 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0041303062593

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cake mix?

Cake mix contains 368 kcal per 100 g and about 210 kcal per serving (0.125 package (mix) (57 g)).

How much sugar is in Cake mix?

Cake mix has 49.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Cake mix healthy?

It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Cake mix vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Cake mix contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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