Cake pop kit
Cake pop kit provides 479 kcal per 100 g, with 60.4 g of sugars and 2.1 g of protein. That is 69% 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: 2 cake pops or 1/7 of package (48 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 479 kcal | 230 kcal | 382 +25% | |
| Total fat | 22.9 g | 11 g | 14% | 8 +186% |
| Saturated fat | 14.6 g | 7 g | 35% | 3.4 +324% |
| Carbohydrates | 72.9 g | 35 g | 13% | 71.6 |
| Total sugars | 60.4 g | 29 g | 35.7 +69% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.2 −100% |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.6 −68% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.4 g | 1.3 −31% |
*% 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 from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 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
Cake mix: sugar, enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cocoa (processed with alkali), shortening (partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60), skim milk solids, baking soda, salt, natural and artificial flavors, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate). frosting mix: sugar, natural and artificial flavors and red 3. melting wafers: sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, nonfat dry milk solids, whole milk solids, soya lecithin (emulsifier), natural flavor, salt, and artificial flavor, artificial color (red lake 40). green icing pen: sugar, partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil, water, corn syrup, mono and diglycerides, salt, modified food starch, potassium sorbate (preservative), titanium dioxide, poly sorbate 60 (emulsifier), artificial flavors, citric acid (preservative), artificial colors (yellow 5, blue 1), sodium benzoate (preservative).
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 17
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
FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.
Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) are 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 Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) 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 Yellow 5 (E102) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
Titanium dioxide has not been authorised as a food additive in the EU since February 7, 2022.
In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Titanium dioxide.
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
- 2 cake pops or 1/7 of package (48 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0844527020628
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cake pop kit?
Cake pop kit contains 479 kcal per 100 g and about 230 kcal per serving (2 cake pops or 1/7 of package (48 g)).
How much sugar is in Cake pop kit?
Cake pop kit has 60.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cake pop kit healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Cake pop kit vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cake pop kit contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Cake pop kit contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127), Yellow 5 (E102), Blue 1 (E133) and Titanium dioxide (E171). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bans Red 3 (E127) in food from January 1, 2027; California bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Red 3 (E127), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102); the EU has not allowed titanium dioxide in food since 2022; the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — 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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