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Golden Sponge Cake
Golden Sponge Cake by Hostess provides 338 kcal per 100 g, with 40.3 g of sugars and 2.6 g of protein. That is 27% 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: 2 Cakes (77 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 338 kcal | 260 kcal | 389 −13% | |
| Total fat | 10.4 g | 8 g | 10% | 18.1 −43% |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g | 4 g | 20% | 7.4 −30% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.1 g | 44 g | 16% | 51.9 +10% |
| Total sugars | 40.3 g | 31 g | 31.8 +27% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 40.3 g | 31 g | 62% | 24.3 +66% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 2 g | 4% | 4.7 −45% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 0.9 g | 0.7 +71% |
*% 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 and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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Ingredients
Sugar, water, bleached enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate (iron), thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], high fructose corn syrup, animal and vegetable shortening (tallow, hydrogenated tallow, cottonseed oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin), dextrose, eggs, sucrose, contains 2% or less: soy lecithin, modified corn starch, corn syrup solids, whey, glycerin, salt sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, sorbic acid and potassium sorbate (to retain freshness), cellulose gum, sodium stearoyl lactylate, xanthan gum, monocalcium phosphate, enzymes, natural and artificial flavor, caramel color, yellow 5, red 40.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 19
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 Cakes (77 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0888109112448
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Golden Sponge Cake?
Golden Sponge Cake contains 338 kcal per 100 g and about 260 kcal per serving (2 Cakes (77 g)).
How much sugar is in Golden Sponge Cake?
Golden Sponge Cake has 40.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Golden Sponge 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 Golden Sponge Cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Golden Sponge Cake 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 7, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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