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Duncan hines, perfect size, cake mix & glaze mix, red velvet crush and…
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Duncan hines, perfect size, cake mix & glaze mix, red velvet crush and chocolate by Duncan Hines provides 429 kcal per 100 g, with 65.3 g of sugars and 2 g of protein. That is 83% 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: 0.2 package (49 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 429 kcal | 210 kcal | 382 +12% | |
| Total fat | 10.2 g | 5 g | 6% | 8 +27% |
| Saturated fat | 6.1 g | 3 g | 15% | 3.4 +78% |
| Carbohydrates | 81.6 g | 40 g | 15% | 71.6 +14% |
| Total sugars | 65.3 g | 32 g | 35.7 +83% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 1 g | 4% | 3.2 −38% |
| Protein | 2 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.6 −69% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.4 g | 1.3 −40% |
*% 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
Glaze mix (powdered sugar [sugar, corn starch], vegetable oil shortening (palm oil), cocoa processed with alkali, natural flavor), cake mix (sugar, enriched bleached wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil shortening (palm oil), cocoa powder processed with alkali, wheat starch, leavening (sodium bicarbonate, dicalcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate), dextrose, emulsifier (propylene esters, mono and diglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate), salt, red 40, artificial flavors, xanthan gum, cellulose gum).
- 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) 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
- 0.2 package (49 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0644209414970
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Duncan hines, perfect size, cake mix & glaze mix, red velvet crush and chocolate?
Duncan hines, perfect size, cake mix & glaze mix, red velvet crush and chocolate contains 429 kcal per 100 g and about 210 kcal per serving (0.2 package (49 g)).
How much sugar is in Duncan hines, perfect size, cake mix & glaze mix, red velvet crush and chocolate?
Duncan hines, perfect size, cake mix & glaze mix, red velvet crush and chocolate has 65.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Duncan hines, perfect size, cake mix & glaze mix, red velvet crush and chocolate 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, perfect size, cake mix & glaze mix, red velvet crush and chocolate contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Duncan hines, perfect size, cake mix & glaze mix, red velvet crush and chocolate 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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