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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4
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Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake by Hostess provides 370 kcal per 100 g, with 73.9 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 133% 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 13.1 oz/371 g pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cake (46 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 370 kcal | 170 kcal | 389 −5% | |
| Total fat | 4.4 g | 2 g | 3% | 18.2 −76% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 1 g | 5% | 7.4 −71% |
| Carbohydrates | 80.4 g | 37 g | 13% | 51.9 +55% |
| Total sugars | 73.9 g | 34 g | 31.8 +133% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 73.9 g | 34 g | 68% | 24.2 +205% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 4.7 −100% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.7 −66% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9259 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low sodium
- 88 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, Water, Tallow, Cornstarch, Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Glycerin, Contains 2% Or Less: Palm Oil, Titanium Dioxide And Carmine (Color), Mono And Diglycerides, Agar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Potassium Sorbate And Sorbic Acid (To Retain Freshness), Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Salt, Hydrogenated Tallow, Modified Cornstarch, Egg, Soybean Oil, Whey, Egg White, Nonfat Dry Milk, Inulin, Calcium Carbonate, Defatted Soy Flour, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Calcium Sulfate, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Cottonseed Oil, Polysorbate 60, Cellulose Gum, Maltodextrin, Enzymes, Monocalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Soy Lecithin, Locust Bean Gum, Fumaric Acid, Calcium Caseinate, Sodium Caseinate, Soy Protein Isolate, Disodium Phosphate, Sunflower Oil, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 27
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.
Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
Titanium dioxide has not been authorised as a food additive in the EU since February 7, 2022.
In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Titanium dioxide.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 13.1 oz/371 g
- Serving size
- 1 cake (46 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0888109114350
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake?
Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake contains 370 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (1 cake (46 g)).
How much sugar is in Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake?
Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake has 73.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake 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 Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133), Blue 2 (E132) and Titanium dioxide (E171). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bans Red 3 (E127) in food from January 1, 2027; California bars Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Red 3 (E127), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110); the EU has not allowed titanium dioxide in food since 2022; the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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