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Hostess Ding Dong
Hostess Ding Dong by Hostess provides 431 kcal per 100 g, with 43.1 g of sugars and 2.8 g of protein. That is 35% 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 (72 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 431 kcal | 310 kcal | 389 +11% | |
| Total fat | 22.2 g | 16 g | 21% | 18.1 +22% |
| Saturated fat | 15.3 g | 11 g | 55% | 7.4 +107% |
| Carbohydrates | 59.7 g | 43 g | 16% | 51.9 +15% |
| Total sugars | 43.1 g | 31 g | 31.8 +35% | |
| Added sugars | 43.1 g | 31 g | 62% | 24.3 +77% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4 g | 1 g | 4% | 1.8 −23% |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 2 g | 4% | 4.7 −41% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 0.8 g | 0.7 +65% |
*% 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 May 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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Ingredients
Sugar, water, palm kernel oil, bleached enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate or reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), high fructose corn syrup, shortening (palm oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60), corn syrup, contains 2% or less: palm oil, cocoa processed with alkali, soy lecithin, glycerin, soybean oil, corn starch, modified corn starch, baking soda, whey, salt, egg, dextrose, sorbic acid, natamycin and potassium sorbate (to retain freshness), natural and artificial flavors, egg whites, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, sodium stearoyl lactylate, sodium polyphosphate, xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose, enzymes, soy flour, monocalcium phosphate.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 17
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 Cakes (72 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0888109010027
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hostess Ding Dong?
Hostess Ding Dong contains 431 kcal per 100 g and about 310 kcal per serving (2 Cakes (72 g)).
How much sugar is in Hostess Ding Dong?
Hostess Ding Dong has 43.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Hostess Ding Dong 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 Ding Dong vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Hostess Ding Dong 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 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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