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Twinkies
Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling
Twinkies by Hostess provides 351 kcal per 100 g, with 42.9 g of sugars and 2.6 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 and comes in a 154 g (4 * 38,5 g ) pack. Contains: eggs, milk, soybeans, farine.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 38,5 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 351 kcal | 135 kcal | 389 −10% | |
| Total fat | 11.7 g | 4.5 g | 6% | 18.1 −36% |
| Saturated fat | 5.8 g | 2.2 g | 11% | 7.4 −21% |
| Carbohydrates | 59.7 g | 23 g | 8% | 51.9 +15% |
| Total sugars | 42.9 g | 16.5 g | 31.8 +35% | |
| Added sugars | 18.6 g | 7.1 g | 14% | 24.3 −23% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 1 g | 2% | 4.7 −45% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.5 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.
Compared with other cakes
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Ingredients
_Farine_, eau, glucose, sirop, sirop de fructose, _soja_, _œuf_, dextrose, agents de levage contenant de bicarbonate de sodium, (E500), phosphates de disodium (E450), amidon de maïs modifié, phosphates de calcium (E341), POLYSORBATE 60, (E345), Glucose, Poudre de lactosérum (_lait_), glycérine, huile de _soja_, sel, conservateurs alimentaires (acide sorbique et (E200) et sorbate de potassium (E202), stabilisants (E415), gomme de cellulose (E468), arômes, colorant artificiel, (E102), rouge allura (E129),
- Allergens
- EggsMilkSoybeansFarine
Additives 12
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 154 g (4 * 38,5 g )
- Serving size
- 38,5 g
- Sold in
- France, United States
- Barcode
- 5060251411159
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Twinkies?
Twinkies contains 351 kcal per 100 g and about 135 kcal per serving (38,5 g).
How much sugar is in Twinkies?
Twinkies has 42.9 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, Milk, Soybeans, Farine. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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