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Culinaria, truly gooey, red velvet butter cake
Nutri-Score E NOVA 4
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Culinaria, truly gooey, red velvet butter cake by Culinaria provides 386 kcal per 100 g, with 42.1 g of sugars and 5.3 g of protein. That is 33% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cakes category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 onz (57 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 386 kcal | 220 kcal | 389 | |
| Total fat | 15.8 g | 9 g | 12% | 18.2 −13% |
| Saturated fat | 7.9 g | 4.5 g | 23% | 7.4 +7% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.9 g | 33 g | 12% | 51.9 +11% |
| Total sugars | 42.1 g | 24 g | 31.8 +33% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 1 g | 4% | 1.8 |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 3 g | 6% | 4.7 +11% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.3 g | 0.7 −27% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9259 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cake mix [wheat flour, sugar, cornstarch, canola oil, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate), salt, natural flavors, xanthan and/or guar gum], powdered sugar, eggs, cream cheese [pasteurized milk and cream, salt, stabilizers (xanthan and/or carob bean and/or guar gum)], cocoa powder (processed with alkali), butter with natural flavor (cream, natural flavors), soybean oil and/or canola oil and/or cottonseed oil, sugar, wheat flour, fd&c red #40, artificial flavor, potassium sorbate (preservative)
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 9
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
- 2 onz (57 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041318221596
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Culinaria, truly gooey, red velvet butter cake?
Culinaria, truly gooey, red velvet butter cake contains 386 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (2 onz (57 g)).
How much sugar is in Culinaria, truly gooey, red velvet butter cake?
Culinaria, truly gooey, red velvet butter cake has 42.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Culinaria, truly gooey, red velvet butter cake healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Culinaria, truly gooey, red velvet butter cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Culinaria, truly gooey, red velvet butter cake contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Culinaria, truly gooey, red velvet butter cake 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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