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Cupcakes
Cupcakes by Hostess provides 356 kcal per 100 g, with 46.7 g of sugars and 2.2 g of protein. That is 47% 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 −9% | |
| Total fat | 11.1 g | 5 g | 6% | 18.1 −39% |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g | 2 g | 10% | 7.4 −40% |
| Carbohydrates | 62.2 g | 28 g | 10% | 51.9 +20% |
| Total sugars | 46.7 g | 21 g | 31.8 +47% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 1 g | 2% | 4.7 −53% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.3 g | 0.7 +8% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9247 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, water, enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate or reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), high fructose corn syrup, shortening (tallow, hydrogenated tallow, cottonseed oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin), shortening (palm oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60), corn syrup, sprinkles (sugar, cornstarch, palm oil, palm kernel oil, sunflower lecithin, dextrin, confectioners glaze, red 40 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 1 lake, natural & artificial flavor, carnauba wax), shortening (tallow, hydrogenated tallow), contains 2% or less: cornstarch, modified cornstarch, hydrogenated soybean oil, egg, whey, egg whites, nonfat dry milk, salt, inulin, calcium carbonate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, calcium sulfate, mono and diglycerides, baking soda, dextrose, artificial flavor, defatted soy flour, cellulose gum, sorbic acid and potassium sorbate (to retain freshness), guar gum, glycerin, sodium stearoyl lactylate, agar, titanium dioxide (color), xanthan gum, calcium caseinate, sodium caseinate, soy protein isolate, palm oil, locust bean gum, monocalcium phosphate, soy lecithin, enzymes, sunflower oil, sodium phosphate, color.
- 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
- 0888109111106
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cupcakes?
Cupcakes contains 356 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1 CAKE (45 g)).
How much sugar is in Cupcakes?
Cupcakes has 46.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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 Cupcakes vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does 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 December 6, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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