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Pillsbury yellow cake mix
Pillsbury yellow cake mix by Pillsbury provides 372 kcal per 100 g, with 44.2 g of sugars and 4.7 g of protein. That is 24% 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: 1/3 cup dry mix 1/10 package (43 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 372 kcal | 160 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 | 81.4 g | 35 g | 13% | 71.6 +14% |
| Total sugars | 44.2 g | 19 g | 35.7 +24% | |
| Added sugars | 44.2 g | 19 g | 38% | 27.5 +60% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.3 g | 1 g | 4% | 3.2 −27% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 2 g | 4% | 6.6 −29% |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 0.8 g | 1.3 +50% |
*% 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 November 2023. 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
enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, leavening (baking soda, calčium phosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate), contains 2% or less of: canola oil, dextrose, salt, corn starch, propylene glycol esters of fatty acids, natural & artificial flavor, mono - and diglycerides, cellulose gum, cellulose, xanthan gum, sodium stearoyl lactylate, red 40, yellow 5, citric acid and bht (antioxidants). contains wheat ingredients. may contain egg, milk, and soybean ingredients.
- Allergens
- Gluten
- May contain traces
- EggsMilk
Additives 13
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/3 cup dry mix 1/10 package (43 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0013300602355
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pillsbury yellow cake mix?
Pillsbury yellow cake mix contains 372 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1/3 cup dry mix 1/10 package (43 g)).
How much sugar is in Pillsbury yellow cake mix?
Pillsbury yellow cake mix has 44.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pillsbury yellow cake mix 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 Pillsbury yellow cake mix contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. It may also contain traces of eggs, milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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