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At a glance
Hostess Ding Dong is a product in the category “Cakes”. It provides 431 kcal (1,896 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 2 cakes (72 g) contains about 310 kcal, or 16% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 44% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 163% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 111% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 17 additives: E200 - Sorbic acid, E202 - Potassium sorbate, E235 - Natamycin, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, and E341 - Calcium phosphates. It is sold in United States.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (2 cakes (72 g)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,896 kJ / 431 kcal | 22% | 1,365 kJ / 310 kcal |
| Fat | 22 g | 32% | 16 g |
| Saturated fat | 15 g | 76% | 11 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g | 23% | 43 g |
| Sugars | 43 g | 48% | 31 g |
| Added sugars | 43 g | 31 g | |
| Fibre | 1.4 g | 6% | 1 g |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | 2 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 18% | 0.78 g |
| Cholesterol | 6.9 mg | 5 mg | |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 0 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 1,691 products in the category “Cakes”.
Ingredients
Sugar, water, palm kernel oil, bleached enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate or reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), high fructose corn syrup, shortening (palm oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60), corn syrup, contains 2% or less: palm oil, cocoa processed with alkali, soy lecithin, glycerin, soybean oil, corn starch, modified corn starch, baking soda, whey, salt, egg, dextrose, sorbic acid, natamycin and potassium sorbate (to retain freshness), natural and artificial flavors, egg whites, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, sodium stearoyl lactylate, sodium polyphosphate, xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose, enzymes, soy flour, monocalcium phosphate.
Allergens
Additives
- E200 - Sorbic acid
- E202 - Potassium sorbate
- E235 - Natamycin
- E322 - Lecithins
- E322i - Lecithin
- E341 - Calcium phosphates
- E341i - Monocalcium phosphate
- E415 - Xanthan gum
- E422 - Glycerol
- E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate
- E452 - Polyphosphates
- E452i - Sodium polyphosphate
- E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
- E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- E481 - Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
- E500 - Sodium carbonates
- E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hostess Ding Dong?
Hostess Ding Dong contains 431 kcal per 100 g, which is about 310 kcal per serving of 2 cakes (72 g).
Is Hostess Ding Dong vegan?
No. The ingredient list of Hostess Ding Dong contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.
Does Hostess Ding Dong contain palm oil?
Yes, the ingredient list of Hostess Ding Dong includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.
Which additives does Hostess Ding Dong contain?
Hostess Ding Dong contains E200 - Sorbic acid, E202 - Potassium sorbate, E235 - Natamycin, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E341 - Calcium phosphates, E341i - Monocalcium phosphate, E415 - Xanthan gum, E422 - Glycerol, E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate, E452 - Polyphosphates, E452i - Sodium polyphosphate, E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, E481 - Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, E500 - Sodium carbonates, and E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate.
Which allergens are in Hostess Ding Dong?
According to Open Food Facts, the label of Hostess Ding Dong lists these allergens: Eggs. Always check the package.
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