Hostess, birthday cake mini muffins

by Hostess in Pastries Barcode 0888109111182
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Hostess, birthday cake mini muffins by Hostess provides 370 kcal per 100 g, with 32.6 g of sugars and 4.4 g of protein. That is 26% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pastries category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
15.2 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.2 g · Moderate
Sugars
32.6 g · High
Salt
0.7 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 package (46 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 370 kcal 170 kcal 388 −5%
Total fat 15.2 g 7 g 9% 17.8 −15%
Saturated fat 2.2 g 1 g 5% 7.5 −71%
Carbohydrates 54.4 g 25 g 9% 51 +7%
Total sugars 32.6 g 15 g 25.8 +26%
Dietary fiber 2.2 g 1 g 4% 2.3
Protein 4.4 g 2 g 4% 5.7 −23%
Salt 0.7 g 0.3 g 0.6

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4257 Pastries 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 pastries

Calories lower 37%
Sugars higher 24%
Salt higher 46%
Saturated fat lower 14%
Protein top 64%
Fiber top 35%

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

Ingredients

Whole wheat flour, sugar, enriched flour bleached (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), modified corn starch, whey, mono and diglycerides, wheat gluten, salt, baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, sorbitan monostearate, calcium acetate, nonfat milk, guar gum, xanthan gum, corn starch, polysorbate 60, natural and artificial flavors, soy flour, eggs, water, soybean oil, egg whites, fructose, flavor bites (sugar, dextrose, wheat starch, corn starch, canola oil, cellulose gum, yellow 5 lake, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, red 3, blue 2 lake, red 40, blue 1, yellow 5), corn syrup, dextrose. contains 2% or less: glycerin, soy lecithin, modified corn starch, corn syrup solids, monoglycerides, sorbic acid (to retain freshness).

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 21

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

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

Product details

Serving size
1 package (46 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0888109111182

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Hostess, birthday cake mini muffins?

Hostess, birthday cake mini muffins contains 370 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (1 package (46 g)).

How much sugar is in Hostess, birthday cake mini muffins?

Hostess, birthday cake mini muffins has 32.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Hostess, birthday cake mini muffins healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Hostess, birthday cake mini muffins vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Hostess, birthday cake mini muffins 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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