Calories in Duncan Hines, German Chocolate Cake Mix

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (50.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 210.0
  • Total Fat 6.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 310.0 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 37.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 23.0 g
  • Protein 3.0 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 0.0 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 210.0 calories per serving (1 Serving (50.0g)), Duncan Hines, German Chocolate Cake Mix is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 37.0g per serving (69.2% of calories), of which 23.0g 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

Cake Mix: (sugar, Bleached Wheat Flour (wheat Flour [enriched with Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Malted Barley Flour), Cocoa Powder Processed with Alkali, Vegetable Oil Shortening (palm Oil), Dextrose. Contains 2% or Less of: Leavening (sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate Monohydrate), Modified Food Starch, Salt, Emulsifier (propylene Esters, Mono and Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate), Natural and Artificial Flavor (cocoa Butter, Cocoa Powder, Caramel Color)), German Chocolate Pouch (sugar, Coconut with Sodium Metabisulfite as a Preservative, Modified Food Starch, Almonds, Pecans, Vegetable Oil Shortening (palm Oil), Nonfat Dry Milk, Maltodextrin, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Colored with (caramel Color), Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Metabisulfite

Artificial Colours: Caramel Color

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Mono And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Stearoyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Modified Food Starch

Flavour Enhancers: Artificial Flavor

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, 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.

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📊 % Daily Value

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

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories210.0 kcal10.5%
Total Fat6.0 g8%
Saturated Fat3.5 g18%
Sodium310.0 mg13%
Total Carbohydrate37.0 g13%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein3.0 g6%
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, German Chocolate Cake Mix accounts for 10.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 69.2% of the calories.

Fat 25.2%
Carbs 69.2%
Fat 25.2% Carbs 69.2% Protein 5.6%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 210.0 calories in Duncan Hines, German Chocolate Cake Mix? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 15.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 36.2 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 23.0 min
HIIT 19.5 min
Kayaking 30.7 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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