Donettes

by Hostess in Cakes Barcode 0888109210236
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Donettes by Hostess provides 446 kcal per 100 g, with 28.6 g of sugars and 3.6 g of protein. That is 10% less 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

Fat
26.8 g · High
Saturated fat
17.9 g · High
Sugars
28.6 g · High
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 4 donuts (56 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 446 kcal 250 kcal 389 +15%
Total fat 26.8 g 15 g 19% 18.1 +48%
Saturated fat 17.9 g 10 g 50% 7.4 +142%
Carbohydrates 50 g 28 g 10% 51.9
Total sugars 28.6 g 16 g 31.8 −10%
Dietary fiber 1.8 g 1 g 4% 1.8
Protein 3.6 g 2 g 4% 4.7 −25%
Salt 0.8 g 0.4 g 0.7 +22%

*% 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

Calories higher 17%
Sugars lower 40%
Salt higher 31%
Saturated fat higher 3%
Protein top 66%
Fiber top 38%

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

Ingredients

Sugar, enriched wheat flour [flour, ferrous sulfate (iron), "b" vitamins (niacin, thiamine mononitrate (b1), riboflavin (b2), folic acid)], water, palm shortening, partially hydrogenated oils (palm kernel, coconut, palm), soybean oil, cocoa processed with alkali, egg yolks. contains 2% or less of: glycerine, nonfat milk, soy flour, leavenings (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate), natural and artificial flavors, salt, soy lecithin, distilled monoglycerides, whey, dextrose, wheat starch, mono and diglycerides, tapioca dextrin, corn dextrin, guar gum, modified wheat starch, karaya gum, enzymes, calcium sulfate, potassium sorbate, sorbic acid, sodium propionate (to retain freshness), extracts of annatto and turmeric (color), cellulose gum, citric acid.

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 17

E200 - Sorbic acid
Preservative
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
4 donuts (56 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0888109210236

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Donettes?

Donettes contains 446 kcal per 100 g and about 250 kcal per serving (4 donuts (56 g)).

How much sugar is in Donettes?

Donettes has 28.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Donettes 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 Donettes vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Donettes 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 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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