Yellow cake mix (dry, light) nutrition facts
Per 1 package (18.50 oz) ยท 524 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein25g5% of calories
- Carbs441g83% of calories
- Fat29g12% of calories
- โ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Yellow cake mix (dry, light) (1 package (18.50 oz), 524 g) has 2117 calories, with 25 g of protein, 441 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (83% of calories). It is high in protein (49% DV), dietary fiber (24% DV) and thiamine (75% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 138% and 36% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein49%
- Dietary fiber24%
- Thiamine75%
- Riboflavin (B2)85%
- Niacin51%
- Folate (B9)100%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B610%
- Magnesium12%
- Zinc16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium138%
- Saturated fat36%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 package (18.50 oz) (524 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 21 ฮผg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 75% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 85% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) | 398 ฮผg | 100% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 ฮผg | 24% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 34% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 812 mg | 81% |
| Iron | 7 mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 341 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 52 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 1,698 mg | 243% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 52% |
| Selenium | 16 ฮผg | 30% |
Full breakdown ยท 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | โ |
| Arginine | 1 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | โ |
| Cystine | 0.5 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | โ |
| Glycine | 1 g | โ |
| Histidine | 1 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | โ |
| Leucine | 2 g | โ |
| Lysine | 1 g | โ |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 16 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | โ |
| Proline | 2 g | โ |
| Retinol | 21 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 1 g | โ |
| Threonine | 1 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | โ |
| Valine | 1 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Yellow cake mix (dry, light)404
- Betty Crocker Cake Mix, Yellow381
- Betty Crocker Cake Mix, Butter Recipe, Yellow381
- Yellow cake mix (dry, regular, enriched)374
- Pillsbury Cake Mix, Yellow, Moist Supreme372
- Betty Crocker Cake Mix, Yellow, Lower Sugar364
- Pillsbury Cake Mix, Zero Sugar, Premium, Classic Yellow311
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160 calBetty Crocker Cake Mix, Yellowโ package mixโ1957 cal
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160 calBetty Crocker Cake Mix, Butter Recipe, Yellowโ packageโ1957 cal
160 calPillsbury Cake Mix, Yellow, Moist Supremeโ packageโ1957 cal
Burning 2,117 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 402minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 254minCycling (moderate)
- 176minRunning (6 mph)
- 298minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Yellow cake mix (dry, light)?
One serving of Yellow cake mix (dry, light) (1 package (18.50 oz)) has 2117 calories, which works out to 404 calories per 100 g. That is about 106% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Yellow cake mix (dry, light) high in protein?
It provides a solid 25 g of protein per serving (49% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 5% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Yellow cake mix (dry, light) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 434 g of net carbs and 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Yellow cake mix (dry, light)?
3165 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
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