Duncan hines, deliciously moist cake mix, classic yellow
Duncan hines, deliciously moist cake mix, classic yellow by Duncan Hines provides 410 kcal per 100 g, with 43.6 g of sugars and 2.6 g of protein. That is 22% 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: 0.083 package (39 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 410 kcal | 160 kcal | 382 +7% | |
| Total fat | 7.7 g | 3 g | 4% | 8 |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 1 g | 5% | 3.4 −26% |
| Carbohydrates | 79.5 g | 31 g | 11% | 71.6 +11% |
| Total sugars | 43.6 g | 17 g | 35.7 +22% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.2 −100% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.6 −61% |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 0.6 g | 1.3 +20% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2683 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 (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil shortening (partially hydrogenated soybean oil, propylene glycol mono - and diesters of fats, mono - and diglycerides), leavening (sodium bicarbonate, dicalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate). contains 2% or less of: wheat starch, salt, dextrose, artificial flavors, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, colored with (yellow 5 lake, red 40 lake).
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 11
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) and Yellow 5 (E102) are 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) and Yellow 5 (E102) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 5 (E102) 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 Yellow 5 (E102) and 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, Yellow 5.
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
- 0.083 package (39 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0644209410200
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Duncan hines, deliciously moist cake mix, classic yellow?
Duncan hines, deliciously moist cake mix, classic yellow contains 410 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (0.083 package (39 g)).
How much sugar is in Duncan hines, deliciously moist cake mix, classic yellow?
Duncan hines, deliciously moist cake mix, classic yellow has 43.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Duncan hines, deliciously moist cake mix, classic yellow 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, deliciously moist cake mix, classic yellow contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Duncan hines, deliciously moist cake mix, classic yellow contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 5 (E102). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with them. 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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