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At a glance
Hostess cupcakes is a product in the category “Cakes”. It provides 378 kcal (1,581 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 41% more sugar than the median product in its category. Its saturated fat content is close to the median of its category. It contains 161% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 16 additives: E170 - Calcium carbonates, E170i - Calcium carbonate, E171 - Titanium dioxide, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, and E339ii - Disodium phosphate. It is sold in United States.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 378 kcal | 19% |
| Fat | 13 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 5.6 g | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g | 25% |
| Sugars | 42 g | 47% |
| Fibre | 2.2 g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 22% |
*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, enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niaci ferrous sulfate or reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), high fructos corn syrup, palm oil, corn syrup, cocoa, soybean oil, tallow, contains 2% or less: glyceri cocoa processed with alkali, modified cornstarch, baking soda, salt, corn starch, dextros whey, hydrogenated tallow, inulin, egg, calcium carbonate, sorbic acid and potassium sorbat (to retain freshness), calcium sulfate, enzymes, egg white, mono and diglycerides, sodiu! acid pyrophosphate, cottonseed oil, natural and artificial flavor, sodium stearoyl lactylat agar, xanthan gum, soy lecithin, polysorbate 60, cellulose gum, locust bean gum, monocalciui phosphate, titanium dioxide (color), disodium phosphate, sunflower oil, chocolate liquor defatted soy flour, contains wheat, egg, milk and soy 52743 contains bioengineered food ingredient hostess brands, llc lenexa, ks 66215 ©2021 hostess brands, llc hostess quality commitment mittod to providing
Allergens
No allergens declared on the label.
Additives
- E170 - Calcium carbonates
- E170i - Calcium carbonate
- E171 - Titanium dioxide
- E322 - Lecithins
- E322i - Lecithin
- E339ii - Disodium phosphate
- E406 - Agar
- E410 - Locust bean gum
- E415 - Xanthan gum
- E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate
- E450 - Diphosphates
- E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
- E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- E500 - Sodium carbonates
- E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate
- E516 - Calcium sulphate
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hostess cupcakes?
Hostess cupcakes contains 378 kcal per 100 g.
Is Hostess cupcakes vegan?
No. The ingredient list of Hostess cupcakes contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.
Does Hostess cupcakes contain palm oil?
Yes, the ingredient list of Hostess cupcakes includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.
Which additives does Hostess cupcakes contain?
Hostess cupcakes contains E170 - Calcium carbonates, E170i - Calcium carbonate, E171 - Titanium dioxide, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E339ii - Disodium phosphate, E406 - Agar, E410 - Locust bean gum, E415 - Xanthan gum, E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate, E450 - Diphosphates, E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, E500 - Sodium carbonates, E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate, and E516 - Calcium sulphate.
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