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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Cake, yellow, dry mix, light's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Fair nutrient density 15/100
How many beneficial nutrients Cake, yellow, dry mix, light delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Cake, yellow, dry mix, light come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
83% from carbs
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Carbs 83%84.1 g per serving
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Fat 12%5.5 g per serving
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Protein 5%4.7 g per serving
What Cake, yellow, dry mix, light is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.1 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 5.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 42.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 754.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 27.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 718.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 616.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 2,971.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 754.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4.7 g | |
| Histidine | 98.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 185.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 324.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 191.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 74.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 221.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 140.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 65.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 208.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 150.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 207.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 264.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 90.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,352.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 160.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 448.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 241.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 141.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 4.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 76.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 155.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | |
| Magnesium | 10.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 324.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 65.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 604.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 3.1 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 2.6 g | — |
About Cake, yellow, dry mix, light
Cake is the classic sweet baked dessert at the heart of birthdays, weddings, and celebrations, built from a simple foundation of flour, sugar, eggs, and butter or oil with a leavening agent for lift. From there it branches into endless styles, including fluffy sponge, tender layer cakes, dense pound cake, rich chocolate, cheesecake, and bundt, often filled, frosted with buttercream, and decorated.
As a treat it runs high in sugar and calories while contributing some protein and calcium from eggs and dairy. Cake is served in slices with coffee or tea, stacked and iced for special occasions, soaked in flavored syrups, or paired with fresh fruit and ice cream. Boxed mixes make baking quick, while scratch recipes reward a little care with measuring and mixing. Store most frosted cakes under a cover at room temperature for a couple of days, refrigerate any with cream or custard fillings, and freeze unfrosted layers to bake ahead.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cake, yellow, dry mix, light?
There are 404 calories in 100 g of Cake, yellow, dry mix, light, or about 115 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Cake, yellow, dry mix, light?
Cake, yellow, dry mix, light contains 4.7 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Cake, yellow, dry mix, light?
Cake, yellow, dry mix, light has 84.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Cake, yellow, dry mix, light?
Cake, yellow, dry mix, light provides 5.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Cake, yellow, dry mix, light a good source of?
Cake, yellow, dry mix, light is an excellent source of Phosphorus (26% DV) and a good source of Folate (B9), Riboflavin (B2), Thiamin (B1), Calcium, Niacin (B3) and Manganese (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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