Duncan hines, cake mix, classic carrot
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Duncan hines, cake mix, classic carrot by Duncan Hines scores 7/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Duncan hines, cake mix, classic carrot by Duncan Hines provides 400 calories, 4.0g protein, 8.0g fat, and 76.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.0g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 4.0g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (46.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 400 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Duncan hines, cake mix, classic carrot by Duncan Hines sits near the middle of the flours category with 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 359). Low protein at just 4.0g per 100g — well below the 10.9g average. Sugar is a concern at 46.0g per 100g (354% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 359)
- •Protein: 4.0g per 100g (category avg: 10.9g)
- •Sugars: 46.0g per 100g (category avg: 10.1g)
- •Fiber: 4.0g per 100g (category avg: 7.6g)
- •Saturated fat: 3.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 520mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 46.0g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Duncan hines, cake mix, classic carrot doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the flours category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Bleached wheat flour (wheat flour [enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], malted barley flour), sugar, dehydrated carrots, raisins, canola oil, brown sugar, dextrose, vegetable shortening (palm oil, soybean oil, mono - and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, tbhq and citric acid [added to protect flavor]), soybean oil, leavening (sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium bicarbonate), spices, salt, caramel color, modified food starch, xanthan gum, colored with yellow 5 lake, red 40 lake.