Twinkies golden sponge cake
Twinkies golden sponge cake by Hostess provides 325 kcal per 100 g, with 45.5 g of sugars and 2.6 g of protein. That is 43% 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 | 325 kcal | 250 kcal | 389 −16% | |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 6 g | 8% | 18.1 −57% |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 7.4 −56% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.6 g | 49 g | 18% | 51.9 +23% |
| Total sugars | 45.5 g | 35 g | 31.8 +43% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 1 g | 4% | 1.8 −28% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 2 g | 4% | 4.7 −45% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.9 g | 0.7 +78% |
*% 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 March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cakes
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Ingredients
Enriched bleached wheat flour [flour, reduced iron, "b" vitamins (niacin, thiamine mononitrate (b1), riboflavin (b2), folic acid)], water, corn syrup, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated vegetable and/or animal shortening (soybean, cottonseed and/or canola oil, beef fat), mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin, dextrose, corn starch, whole eggs, cocoa. contains 2% or less of: modified corn starch, glucose, leavenings (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, and monocalcium phosphate), whey, glycerin, soybean oil, banana puree, salt, sorbic acid (to retain freshness), cellulose gum, sodium stearoyl lactylate, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, natural and artificial flavor, calcium sulfate, enzymes, yellow 5, red 40.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 18
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
- 0888109110482
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Twinkies golden sponge cake?
Twinkies golden sponge cake contains 325 kcal per 100 g and about 250 kcal per serving (2 cakes (77 g)).
How much sugar is in Twinkies golden sponge cake?
Twinkies golden sponge cake has 45.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Twinkies golden sponge cake 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 golden sponge cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Twinkies golden sponge cake 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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