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Pillsbury Cake Mix, Funfetti Premium with Candy Bits
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Pillsbury Cake Mix, Funfetti Premium with Candy Bits

Pillsbury
15.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
18g
Sugars
340mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
96
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Cake Mix, Funfetti Premium with Candy Bits is a brightly packaged boxed mix you’ll routinely find on the supermarket baking aisle, shelved alongside other cake mixes, frostings, cupcake liners and sprinkles. It reads as a celebration staple: marketed toward families and home bakers who want a quick, colorful dessert for birthdays, school parties or casual gatherings. The branding leans into playful, kid-friendly imagery and nostalgia—Pillsbury’s long-standing reputation positions it as a convenient, reliable solution for busy parents and anyone chasing a classic American party cake. The label leans on bright color and funfetti visuals rather than health claims; there is no organic certification, and the ingredient panel includes enriched flour and sugar up front, with multiple artificial colors, emulsifiers and preservatives further down, so any health halos are mostly inferred from brand familiarity rather than clean-label language. Processing context: this is a highly processed, ready-to-use baking formulation that requires only a few fresh additions at home. Sensory impression: once prepared it yields a soft, moist white cake crumb studded with small crunchy candy bits that melt lightly and add speckled color; sweetness is prominent and texture is uniformly tender. Packaging is a standard cardboard box with inner mix pouch and printed preparation instructions, inviting a simple ritual—measure, mix with water, oil and eggs, bake, cool and decorate. In American grocery culture it sits at the intersection of convenience, celebration and nostalgia, chosen more for mood and ease than for ingredient minimalism.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33
Servings per Container: 10
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate35g13%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars18g36%
Protein2g
* 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

ENRICHED, BLEACHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, CANDY, BITS, (SUGAR,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (PALM,, PALM, KERNEL),, CORNSTARCH,, DEXTRIN,, CONFECTIONER'S, GLAZE,, RED, 40, LAKE,, BLUE, 1, LAKE,, YELLOW, 6, LAKE,, YELLOW, 5, LAKE,, SOY, LECITHIN,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, CARNAUBA, WAX),, LEAVENING, (BAKING, SODA,, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, ALUMINUM, PHOSPHATE),, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, CANOLA, OIL,, DEXTROSE,, SALT,, PROPYLENE, GLYCOL, ESTERS, OF, FATTY, ACIDS,, CELLULOSE,, CORN, STARCH,, MONO-, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, XANTHAN, GUM,, CELLULOSE, GUM,, SOY, LECITHIN,, MALTODEXTRIN,, GUM, ARABIC,, SODIUM, STEAROYL, LACTYLATE,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, CITRIC, ACID, AND, BHT, (ANTIOXIDANTS)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm kernel oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • mono- and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • sodium stearoyl lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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 contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (artificial colors and flavors, emulsifiers, anti-oxidants, modified starches and gums) and is a ready-to-use formulation, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Cake Mix, Funfetti Premium with Candy Bits

Well, that really depends on your definition of healthy! This cake mix is certainly fun and delicious, but it’s not exactly a nutritional powerhouse. With 18 grams of added sugars per serving and a good dose of sodium, it’s more of an occasional treat than an everyday staple. Think of it as a way to add some joy to your celebrations!

Perfect For

birthday-party
holiday-baking
weekend-baking

Vibe:

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