Dolly Parton's Yellow Cake Mix

Dolly Parton's Yellow Cake Mix by Duncan Hines has 389 kcal per 100 g. One serving (36 g) is about 140 kcal.

Dolly Parton's Yellow Cake Mix contains 2.8 g of protein per 100 g — about 1 g per 36 g serving.

Yes — carbohydrates provide 87% of its calories (83.3 g per 100 g, of which 41.7 g is sugar).

Yes — 41.7 g of sugar per 100 g, roughly 10 teaspoons. Sugar makes up 50% of its carbohydrates.

Yes — 805.6 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 35% of the daily value.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (389 kcal), sugar (41.7 g), sodium (805.6 mg). Overall that places it in band E.

About 26 g of Dolly Parton's Yellow Cake Mix equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 389 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 194 kcal.