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Pillsbury Funfetti Gluten Free Cake & Cupcake Mix with Candy Bits
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Pillsbury Funfetti Gluten Free Cake & Cupcake Mix with Candy Bits

Pillsbury
17 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
1g
Protein
16g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
90
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Funfetti Gluten Free Cake & Cupcake Mix with Candy Bits is a brightly packaged 17 oz boxed mix you’d spot in the baking aisle — often shelved with other cake mixes, gluten‑free products, and kids’ birthday baking supplies. The box’s confetti graphics and the promise of candy bits signal a kid‑friendly, celebratory product aimed at families planning birthdays, school parties, or easy weekend treats. It positions Pillsbury as a familiar, convenience‑forward brand that adapts nostalgic party cake imagery to modern dietary needs (gluten‑free certification), appealing to parents who want the look and ritual of a birthday cake without wheat. The label leans on a “Certified Gluten Free” claim as a key health cue; otherwise the colorful, playful design and references to “Funfetti” create a strong indulgence halo rather than a health halo. Sensory expectations are straightforward: a moist, tender crumb when prepared as directed, punctuated by small crunchy candy bits that melt slightly in the oven, and a sweet, vanilla‑cake aroma. Use is ritualized and simple — add water, oil and eggs, stir, pour into pans or cupcake tins, bake, then frost with store‑bought frosting for an instant celebratory centerpiece. Ingredient and processing signals (refined starches, sweeteners, emulsifiers, color lakes, and stabilizers) place this product among shelf‑stable, industrially formulated baking mixes — convenient and engineered for consistency. It’s most often bought for celebrations, quick party prep, or as an easy family dessert, and works as a nostalgic, time‑saving solution in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 12
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
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

RICE, FLOUR,, SUGAR,, POTATO, STARCH,, 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),, PEA, FIBER,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, CELLULOSE,, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, CANOLA, OIL,, SALT,, PROPYLENE, GLYCOL, ESTERS, OF, FATTY, ACIDS,, MONO-, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, CORN, STARCH,, XANTHAN, GUM,, CELLULOSE, GUM,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, CANOLA, LECITHIN,, MALTODEXTRIN,, GUM, ARABIC,, SODIUM, STEAROYL, LACTYLATE,, 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
  • Canola lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 Lake - 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?

Contains refined flours/starches, added sugars, industrial additives, emulsifiers, color lakes and flavorings indicative of an ultraprocessed food (NOVA 4). The formulation and long‑shelf ingredients are engineered for convenience and consistency rather than minimally processed whole foods.

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Funfetti Gluten Free Cake & Cupcake Mix with Candy Bits

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a loaded term, isn’t it? The Funfetti mix is certainly a fun treat, but it does pack in added sugars (16 grams per serving), and it’s not particularly high in fiber or protein. It's great for special occasions, but if you're looking for everyday health foods, you might want to look elsewhere.

Perfect For

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movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

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