Calories in Duncan Hines, Signature Cake Mix, German Chocolate

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (39.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 159.9
  • Total Fat 4.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 379.9 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 30.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 18.0 g
  • Protein 1.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 60.1 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.8 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 159.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (39.0g)), Duncan Hines, Signature Cake Mix, German Chocolate is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 30.0g per serving (75% of calories), of which 18.0g are sugars. It contains 1.8mg of iron (10% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Sugar

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Sugar, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (flour, Niacin, Blended Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil Shortening (partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Propylene Glycol Mono- and Diesters of Fats, Mono- and Diglycerides), Dextrose, Leavening (sodium Bicarbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Sodium Aluminium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Cocoa Processed with Alkali. Contains 2% or Less of: Wheat Starch, Salt, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Mono- And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Duncan Hines, Signature Cake Mix, German Chocolate contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories159.9 kcal8%
Total Fat4.0 g5%
Saturated Fat1.5 g8%
Sodium379.9 mg17%
Total Carbohydrate30.0 g11%
Protein1.0 g2%
Calcium60.1 mg5%
Iron1.8 mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Duncan Hines, Signature Cake Mix, German Chocolate accounts for 8% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 75% of the calories.

Fat 22.5%
Carbs 75%
Fat 22.5% Carbs 75% Protein 2.5%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 159.9 calories in Duncan Hines, Signature Cake Mix, German Chocolate? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 12.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 27.6 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 17.5 min
HIIT 14.8 min
Rugby 14.2 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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