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Classic yellow cake mix
Classic yellow cake mix by Whole Foods Market provides 356 kcal per 100 g, with 46.7 g of sugars and 2.2 g of protein. That is 31% 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.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/3 cup (45 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 356 kcal | 160 kcal | 382 −7% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 8 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.4 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 75.6 g | 34 g | 12% | 71.6 +5% |
| Total sugars | 46.7 g | 21 g | 35.7 +31% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 44.4 g | 20 g | 40% | 27.6 +61% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 1 g | 4% | 3.2 −31% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.6 −66% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.5 g | 1.3 −5% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2682 Cake mixes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2023. 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
Cane sugar, sorghum flour, rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, cornstarch, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda [sodium bicarbonate], cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate), natural flavor, sea salt, xanthan gum, beta carotene (color).
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/3 cup (45 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenKosherNo GMOsNon GMO projectOrthodox Union Kosher
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0099482480745
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Classic yellow cake mix?
Classic yellow cake mix contains 356 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1/3 cup (45 g)).
How much sugar is in Classic yellow cake mix?
Classic yellow cake mix has 46.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Classic yellow cake mix healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 22, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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