Chocolate Cupcakes

by Hostess 3.17oz in Cakes Barcode 0888109010010
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Chocolate Cupcakes by Hostess provides 378 kcal per 100 g, with 44.4 g of sugars and 2.2 g of protein. That is 40% 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 and comes in a 3.17oz pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
13.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
5.6 g · High
Sugars
44.4 g · High
Salt
1.3 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 Cakes (90 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 378 kcal 340 kcal 389
Total fat 13.3 g 12 g 15% 18.1 −27%
Saturated fat 5.6 g 5 g 25% 7.4 −25%
Carbohydrates 62.2 g 56 g 20% 51.9 +20%
Total sugars 44.4 g 40 g 31.8 +40%
Added sugars 43.3 g 39 g 78% 24.3 +79%
Dietary fiber 2.2 g 2 g 7% 1.8 +23%
Protein 2.2 g 2 g 4% 4.7 −53%
Salt 1.3 g 1.2 g 0.7 +95%

*% 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 July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other cakes

Calories lower 39%
Sugars higher 13%
Salt higher 4%
Saturated fat lower 37%
Protein top 93%
Fiber top 24%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

sugar, water, bleached enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate or reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), high fructose corn syrup, palm oil, shortening (tallow, hydrogenated tallow, cottonseed oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin), corn syrup, cocoa processed with alkali, contains 2% or less: glycerin, soybean oil, mono and diglycerides, soy lecithin, salt, chocolate liquor, calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, agar, locust bean gum, sunflower oil, disodium phosphate, cocoa, modified corn starch, baking soda, corn starch, dextrose, whey, inulin, eggs, sorbic acid and potassium sorbate (to retain freshness), egg whites, polysorbate 60, sodium stearoyl lactylate, natural and artificial flavors, sodium polyphosphate, shortening (tallow, hydrogenated tallow), xanthan gum, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, enzymes, soy flour, titanium dioxide (color), monocalcium phosphate,

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 23

E200 - Sorbic acid
Preservative
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
High overexposure risk
Moderate overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
3.17oz
Serving size
2 Cakes (90 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0888109010010

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chocolate Cupcakes?

Chocolate Cupcakes contains 378 kcal per 100 g and about 340 kcal per serving (2 Cakes (90 g)).

How much sugar is in Chocolate Cupcakes?

Chocolate Cupcakes has 44.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Chocolate Cupcakes 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 Chocolate Cupcakes vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Chocolate Cupcakes 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 September 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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