Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Pillsbury Brownie Mix, Chocolate Fudge
Cooking & Baking
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Pillsbury Brownie Mix, Chocolate Fudge

Pillsbury
18.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
1g
Protein
16g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Brownie Mix, Chocolate Fudge occupies a familiar slot on supermarket shelves: the baking aisle, shelved near other boxed cake and brownie mixes, frostings, chocolate chips and holiday baking supplies. Shoppers reach for it when they want a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert for family nights, bake sales, last-minute celebrations or weekend treats. The brand positions itself as an approachable, all-American baking staple — Pillsbury's marketing leans into nostalgia, easy home baking and family togetherness, targeting busy parents, novice bakers and anyone who values convenience and reliable results. The box’s label emphasizes indulgence and simplicity rather than health claims; ingredients list “enriched” flour and makes no organic or non-GMO certification, and it explicitly contains “natural and artificial flavor,” so there are no strong natural or health halos beyond familiar brand trust. In plain processing context, this is a shelf-stable dry mix made from refined and processed ingredients, designed for quick assembly with added wet ingredients at home. Sensory expectations: finished brownies are described as rich, fudgy and dense with a moist crumb and pronounced sweetness; the dry mix itself is a fine powder in a cardboard box with an inner plastic bag. The ritual is straightforward — stir in water, eggs and vegetable oil, pour into a pan, and bake — often followed by frosting, sprinkles or other decorations for birthdays and gatherings. Its convenience and predictability make it a go-to for impromptu dessert needs, group events and the kinds of comforting, shared baking moments that are part of American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.05
Servings per Container: 18
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars16g32%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Sugar,, Enriched, Bleached, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Canola, Oil,, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Baking, Soda,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The mix is an ultra-processed product made from refined/enriched flour, added sugar, alkalized cocoa and flavoring agents, with minor added oils and anti-caking/stabilizing components, matching NOVA group 4 criteria.

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Pillsbury Brownie Mix, Chocolate Fudge

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This mix is certainly a treat, with 16 grams of added sugars per serving, so it’s not exactly a health food. But hey, if you're looking for an indulgent dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet when enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
$NaN
per package