Mega muffin

by Hostess in Pastries Barcode 0888109011833
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Mega muffin by Hostess provides 359 kcal per 100 g, with 22.4 g of sugars and 5.1 g of protein. That is 13% less 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
18 g · High
Saturated fat
1.9 g · Moderate
Sugars
22.4 g · Moderate
Salt
0.6 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 359 kcal 560 kcal 388 −8%
Total fat 18 g 28 g 36% 17.8
Saturated fat 1.9 g 3 g 15% 7.5 −74%
Carbohydrates 44.9 g 70 g 25% 51 −12%
Total sugars 22.4 g 35 g 25.8 −13%
Added sugarsUSDA 21.2 g 33.1 g 66% 19.4 +9%
Dietary fiber 1.3 g 2 g 7% 2.3 −44%
Protein 5.1 g 8 g 16% 5.7 −9%
Salt 0.6 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 34%
Sugars lower 39%
Salt higher 48%
Saturated fat lower 11%
Protein top 49%
Fiber top 66%

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), blueberry, water, corn syrup, glycerin, modified cornstarch, whey, sodium aluminum phosphate, salt, baking soda, propylene glycol esters of fatty acids, xanthan gum, mono and diglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate, cellulose gum, 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
0888109011833

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mega muffin?

Mega muffin contains 359 kcal per 100 g and about 560 kcal per serving (1 Muffin (156 g)).

How much sugar is in Mega muffin?

Mega muffin has 22.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate 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 February 12, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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