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Hostess cupcakes
Hostess cupcakes by Hostess provides 378 kcal per 100 g, with 42.2 g of sugars and 2.2 g of protein. That is 33% 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 | 378 kcal | 170 kcal | 389 | |
| Total fat | 13.3 g | 6 g | 8% | 18.1 −27% |
| Saturated fat | 5.6 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 7.4 −25% |
| Carbohydrates | 64.4 g | 29 g | 11% | 51.9 +24% |
| Total sugars | 42.2 g | 19 g | 31.8 +33% | |
| Added sugars | 42.2 g | 19 g | 38% | 24.3 +74% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 1 g | 4% | 1.8 +23% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 1 g | 2% | 4.7 −53% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.6 g | 0.7 +103% |
*% 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 July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cakes
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Ingredients
sugar, water, enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niaci ferrous sulfate or reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), high fructos corn syrup, palm oil, corn syrup, cocoa, soybean oil, tallow, contains 2% or less: glyceri cocoa processed with alkali, modified cornstarch, baking soda, salt, corn starch, dextros whey, hydrogenated tallow, inulin, egg, calcium carbonate, sorbic acid and potassium sorbat (to retain freshness), calcium sulfate, enzymes, egg white, mono and diglycerides, sodiu! acid pyrophosphate, cottonseed oil, natural and artificial flavor, sodium stearoyl lactylat agar, xanthan gum, soy lecithin, polysorbate 60, cellulose gum, locust bean gum, monocalciui phosphate, titanium dioxide (color), disodium phosphate, sunflower oil, chocolate liquor defatted soy flour, contains wheat, egg, milk and soy 52743 contains bioengineered food ingredient hostess brands, llc lenexa, ks 66215 ©2021 hostess brands, llc hostess quality commitment mittod to providing
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 16
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
- 0888109115791
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hostess cupcakes?
Hostess cupcakes contains 378 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (1 Cake (45 g)).
How much sugar is in Hostess cupcakes?
Hostess cupcakes has 42.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Hostess 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 Hostess cupcakes vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Hostess 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 July 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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