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Classic yellow cake mix
Classic yellow cake mix by Duncan Hines provides 419 kcal per 100 g, with 44.2 g of sugars and 2.3 g of protein. That is 24% 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.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (43 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 419 kcal | 180 kcal | 382 +10% | |
| Total fat | 9.3 g | 4 g | 5% | 8 +16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.8 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 3.4 +69% |
| Carbohydrates | 79.1 g | 34 g | 12% | 71.6 +10% |
| Total sugars | 44.2 g | 19 g | 35.7 +24% | |
| Added sugars | 41.9 g | 18 g | 36% | 27.6 +52% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.2 −100% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.6 −65% |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 0.9 g | 1.3 +61% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2681 Cake mixes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cake mixes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
sugar, enriched bleached wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), emulsified palm shortening (palm oil, propylene glycol mono - and diesters of fats and fatty acids, mono - and diglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate), leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate monohydrate), wheat starch, contains 2% or less of: salt, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, dextrose, artificial flavor, yellow 5, red 40,
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 12
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 portion (43 g)
- Labels & certifications
- KosherOrthodox Union Kosher
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0644209307494
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Classic yellow cake mix?
Classic yellow cake mix contains 419 kcal per 100 g and about 180 kcal per serving (1 portion (43 g)).
How much sugar is in Classic yellow cake mix?
Classic yellow cake mix has 44.2 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.
What allergens does Classic yellow cake mix contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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