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Culinaria, truly gooey, red velvet butter cake

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Culinaria, truly gooey, red velvet butter cake

by Culinaria in Cakes Barcode 0041318221596
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

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

Fat
15.8 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
7.9 g · High
Sugars
42.1 g · High
Salt
0.5 g · Moderate

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.

Compared with other cakes

Calories lower 44%
Sugars higher 18%
Salt lower 31%
Saturated fat higher 38%
Protein top 30%
Fiber top 38%

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)

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 9

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

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 asks to phase out E129

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

Barred from California public schools E129

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

Barred from West Virginia school meals E129

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

Warning label required in the EU E129

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

Prices reported by shoppers

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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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