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Signature perfectly moist lemon supreme cake mix
Signature perfectly moist lemon supreme cake mix by Duncan Hines provides 395 kcal per 100 g, with 41.9 g of sugars and 2.3 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: 1/10 package mix (43 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 395 kcal | 170 kcal | 382 | |
| Total fat | 4.7 g | 2 g | 3% | 8 −42% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 3.4 −66% |
| Carbohydrates | 90.7 g | 39 g | 14% | 71.6 +27% |
| Total sugars | 41.9 g | 18 g | 35.7 +17% | |
| Added sugars | 41.9 g | 18 g | 36% | 27.5 +52% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.2 −100% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.6 −65% |
| Salt | 2 g | 0.9 g | 1.3 +58% |
*% 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.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low saturated fat
- 1.2 g per 100 g, 3% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
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 (sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate monohydrate), wheat starch, salt, natural and artificial flavor, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, citric acid, yellow 5 lake,
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 12
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
Yellow 5 (E102) 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 Yellow 5 (E102) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred 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) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: 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
- 1/10 package mix (43 g)
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0644209411030
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Signature perfectly moist lemon supreme cake mix?
Signature perfectly moist lemon supreme cake mix contains 395 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (1/10 package mix (43 g)).
How much sugar is in Signature perfectly moist lemon supreme cake mix?
Signature perfectly moist lemon supreme cake mix has 41.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Signature perfectly moist lemon supreme cake mix healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Signature perfectly moist lemon supreme cake mix vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Signature perfectly moist lemon supreme cake mix contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Signature perfectly moist lemon supreme cake mix contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102). 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 December 15, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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