Mega Muffin

by Hostess in Pastries Barcode 0888109010553
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Mega Muffin by Hostess provides 340 kcal per 100 g, with 23.7 g of sugars and 4.5 g of protein. 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
16 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
1.9 g · Moderate
Sugars
23.7 g · High
Salt
0.7 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 Muffin (156 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 340 kcal 530 kcal 388 −13%
Total fat 16 g 25 g 32% 17.8 −10%
Saturated fat 1.9 g 3 g 15% 7.5 −74%
Carbohydrates 44.2 g 69 g 25% 51 −13%
Total sugars 23.7 g 37 g 25.8 −8%
Added sugarsUSDA 22.4 g 34.9 g 70% 19.4 +15%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 2.3 −100%
Protein 4.5 g 7 g 14% 5.7 −21%
Salt 0.7 g 1 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 and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from May 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other pastries

Calories lower 27%
Sugars lower 43%
Salt higher 46%
Saturated fat lower 11%
Protein top 61%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

Enriched flour (bleached whole wheat flour, wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), egg, sugar, vegetable oil (soybean, canola), banana puree, water, corn syrup, glycerin, modified corn starch, whey, sodium aluminum phosphate, salt, baking soda, propylene glycol ester of fatty acid, xanthan gum, mono and diglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate, carboxymethylcellulose, datem, natural and artificial flavor, sorbic acid and potassium sorbate (to retain freshness), enzymes.

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 12

E200 - Sorbic acid
Preservative
High 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 Muffin (156 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0888109010553

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mega Muffin?

Mega Muffin contains 340 kcal per 100 g and about 530 kcal per serving (1 Muffin (156 g)).

How much sugar is in Mega Muffin?

Mega Muffin has 23.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Mega Muffin 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 Mega Muffin vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Mega Muffin 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 10, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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