Cup cakes
Cup cakes by Hostess provides 356 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. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cake (45 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 356 kcal | 160 kcal | 389 −8% | |
| Total fat | 13.3 g | 6 g | 8% | 18.1 −27% |
| Saturated fat | 6.7 g | 3 g | 15% | 7.4 −10% |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g | 27 g | 10% | 51.9 +16% |
| Total sugars | 44.4 g | 20 g | 31.8 +40% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 1 g | 4% | 1.8 +22% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 1 g | 2% | 4.7 −53% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.4 g | 0.7 +19% |
*% 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], palm oil, corn syrup, modified corn starch, eggs, egg whites, nonfat dry milk, dairy blend (soy flour, whey, calcium sodium caseinate, soy protein isolate), salt, sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, stabilizer blend (guar gum, cellulose gum), sodium stearyol lactylate, xanthan gum, monocalcium phosphate, enzymes, yellow 5, red 40, high fructose corn syrup, animal and vegetable shortening (beef tallow, hydrogenated beef tallow, cottonseed oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin), contains 2% or less: glycerin, strawberry puree, cocoa processed with alkali, soybean oil, corn syrup solids, mono - and diglycerides, chocolate liquor, artificial flavors, calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, agar, locust bean gum, sunflower oil, disodium phosphate, inulin, dextrose, natural and artificial flavors, potassium sorbate and sorbic acid (to retain freshness), sodium stearate, titanium dioxide.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 25
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cake (45 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0888109111328
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cup cakes?
Cup cakes contains 356 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1 cake (45 g)).
How much sugar is in Cup cakes?
Cup cakes has 44.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cup cakes 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 Cup cakes vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cup cakes 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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