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Twinkies
Twinkies by Hostess provides 390 kcal per 100 g, with 44.2 g of sugars and 2.6 g of protein. That is 39% 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 (77 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 390 kcal | 300 kcal | 389 | |
| Total fat | 13 g | 10 g | 13% | 18.1 −28% |
| Saturated fat | 5.8 g | 4.5 g | 23% | 7.4 −21% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.6 g | 49 g | 18% | 51.9 +22% |
| Total sugars | 44.2 g | 34 g | 31.8 +39% | |
| Added sugars | 42.9 g | 33 g | 66% | 24.3 +77% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 2 g | 4% | 4.7 −45% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.9 g | 0.7 +83% |
*% 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 August 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cakes
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Ingredients
edients: sugar, water, enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley r, niacin, ferrous sulfate or reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, acid), high fructose corn syrup, tallow, dextrose, egg, contains 2% or less: ean oil, corn starch, modified cornstarch, hydrogenated tallow, whey, glycerin, sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, enzymes, sorbic acid and potassium te (to retain freshness), cottonseed oil, mono and diglycerides, cellulose gum, m stearoyl lactylate, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, polysorbate 60, monocalcium hate, natural and artificial flavor, yellow 5, red 40, 528605 ns egg, milk, soy, wheat s bioengineered food ingredients
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 13
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 Cakes (77 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0888109254759
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Twinkies?
Twinkies contains 390 kcal per 100 g and about 300 kcal per serving (2 Cakes (77 g)).
How much sugar is in Twinkies?
Twinkies has 44.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Twinkies 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 Twinkies vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Twinkies 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 May 28, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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