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Hostess, twinkies, covered sponge cake with filling, white peppermint
Nutri-Score E NOVA 4
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Hostess, twinkies, covered sponge cake with filling, white peppermint by Hostess provides 390 kcal per 100 g, with 43.9 g of sugars and 2.4 g of protein. That is 38% 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 (41 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 390 kcal | 160 kcal | 389 | |
| Total fat | 19.5 g | 8 g | 10% | 18.2 +7% |
| Saturated fat | 14.6 g | 6 g | 30% | 7.4 +98% |
| Carbohydrates | 56.1 g | 23 g | 8% | 51.9 +8% |
| Total sugars | 43.9 g | 18 g | 31.8 +38% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 1 g | 2% | 4.7 −48% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.3 g | 0.7 +25% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9257 Cakes 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 cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Coating (sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, nonfat milk, powder, titanium dioxide, soy lecithin, monoglycerides, natural and artificial flavor), water, sugar, 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), corn syrup, dextrose, contains 2% or less: soy lecithin, eggs, sucrose, sugar topping (sugar, confectioner's glaze, red 40 lake, carnauba wax), modified corn starch, whey, glycerin, salt, sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, sorbic acid potassium sorbate (to retain freshness), cellulose gum, sodium stearoyl lactylate, xanthan gum, monocalcium phosphate, enzymes, natural and artificial flavor, yellow 5, red 40, grains, barley, malt extract, corn grits.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 19
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cake (41 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0888109111571
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hostess, twinkies, covered sponge cake with filling, white peppermint?
Hostess, twinkies, covered sponge cake with filling, white peppermint contains 390 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1 cake (41 g)).
How much sugar is in Hostess, twinkies, covered sponge cake with filling, white peppermint?
Hostess, twinkies, covered sponge cake with filling, white peppermint has 43.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Hostess, twinkies, covered sponge cake with filling, white peppermint 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, twinkies, covered sponge cake with filling, white peppermint vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Hostess, twinkies, covered sponge cake with filling, white peppermint 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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