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Brownies
Brownies by Hostess provides 419 kcal per 100 g, with 44.2 g of sugars and 4.7 g of protein. That is 39% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cakes category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Brownie (43 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 419 kcal | 180 kcal | 389 +8% | |
| Total fat | 16.3 g | 7 g | 9% | 18.1 −10% |
| Saturated fat | 5.8 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 7.4 −21% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.5 g | 26 g | 9% | 51.9 +16% |
| Total sugars | 44.2 g | 19 g | 31.8 +39% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.3 g | 1 g | 4% | 1.8 +28% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 2 g | 4% | 4.7 |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 0.7 −28% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9247 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, water, bleached enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate (iron), thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], m&m's milk chocolate bits [(sugar, chocolate, skim milk, cocoa butter, lactose, milkfat, soy lecithin, salt, artificial flavors), sugar, less than 2% coloring (includes blue 1 lake, red 40, yellow 6, yellow 5, blue 1, yellow 5 lake, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, blue 2 lake, blue 2), dextrin, corn syrup, cornstarch], soybean oil, palm oil, corn syrup, cocoa (processed with alkali), contains 2% or less: glycerin, defatted soy flour, soy lecithin, fudge base (cocoa processed with alkali, soybean oil, corn syrup solids, palm oil, mono - and diglycerides, soy lecithin, salt, chocolate liquor, artificial flavor), soybean oil, calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, agar, locust bean gum, sunflower oil, disodium phosphate, egg whites, palm oil shortening, natural and artificial flavor, eggs, sucrose, dextrose, salt modified corn starch, potassium sorbate (to retain freshness), baking soda, enzymes.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 19
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Brownie (43 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0888109010782
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Brownies?
Brownies contains 419 kcal per 100 g and about 180 kcal per serving (1 Brownie (43 g)).
How much sugar is in Brownies?
Brownies has 44.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Brownies healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Brownies vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Brownies contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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