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Duncan hines
Duncan hines by Pinnacle Foods Group Llc provides 395 kcal per 100 g, with 41.9 g of sugars and 4.7 g of protein. That is 17% 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: 0.1 package mix (43 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 395 kcal | 170 kcal | 382 | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 1.5 g | 2% | 8 −56% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 3.4 −66% |
| Carbohydrates | 83.7 g | 36 g | 13% | 71.6 +17% |
| Total sugars | 41.9 g | 18 g | 35.7 +17% | |
| Added sugars | 41.9 g | 18 g | 36% | 27.6 +52% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 2 g | 4% | 6.6 −29% |
| Salt | 19.2 g | 8.3 g | 1.3 +1396% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2681 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
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), wheat starch, cocoa powder processed with alkali, bleached wheat flour, salt, artificial flavors, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, yellow 5 lake, red 40 lake, contains: wheat pinnacle foods group llc cherry hill, nj 08003-3620 usa
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 13
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 0.1 package mix (43 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0644209412709
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Duncan hines?
Duncan hines contains 395 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (0.1 package mix (43 g)).
How much sugar is in Duncan hines?
Duncan hines has 41.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Duncan hines 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 Duncan hines contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 29, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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