Twinkies, Hostess
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Cakes · United States

Twinkies

by Hostess · 154 g (4 * 38,5 g )
United StatesFrance
NUTRI-SCOREABCDENOVA4
351 kcalper 100 g · 18% of the reference intake
42.9 gof sugars per 100 g
Barcode (EAN-13)5060251411159
GS1 prefix506 · GS1 UK
Additives12: E102, E129, E200…
AllergensEggs, Milk, Soybeans
5060251411159

Prefix 506 was issued by GS1 UK. It tells you where the code was registered, not where the product was made.

Nutrition

Per 100 g, with the % Daily Value (2,000-calorie diet)
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Calories351 kcal18%
Total fat11.7 g15%
Saturated fat5.8 g29%
Total carbohydrate59.7 g22%
Total sugars42.9 g—
Dietary fiber0.00 g0%
Protein2.6 g5%
Sodium0.48 g21%

Open Food Facts, ODbL, record updated March 17, 2026 · Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9 (FDA).

Ingredients

As printed on the pack; allergens in bold

flour , water, glucose, syrup, syrup, fructose, soy , egg , dextrose, leavening agents containing sodium bicarbonate (e500), phosphates, disodium salt (e450), modified corn starch, calcium phosphates (e341), polysorbate 60, (e345), glucose, whey powder ( milk ), glycerin, soybean oil , salt, food preservatives (sorbic acid and (e200) and potassium sorbate (e202), stabilisers (e415), gum of cellulose (e468), flavours, artificial colourings (e102), allura red (e129),

  • E102TartrazineColor
  • E129Allura redColor
  • E200Sorbic acidPreservative
  • E202Potassium sorbatePreservative
  • E345Magnesium citrate
  • E415Xanthan gumEmulsifier · Stabilizer · Thickener
  • E422GlycerolHumectant · Thickener
  • E435Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearateEmulsifier · Stabilizer
  • E450DiphosphatesEmulsifier · Humectant · Sequestrant · Stabilizer · Thickener
  • E466Sodium carboxy methyl celluloseEmulsifier · Humectant · Stabilizer · Thickener
  • E468Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcelluloseStabilizer · Thickener
  • E500Sodium carbonatesStabilizer · Thickener

Source: Open Food Facts, ODbL · additive names and functions: Open Food Facts taxonomy.

In its category

Position among 7,771 “cakes” products sold in the United States
Sugars42.9 g · median 33.3 g
Saturated fat5.8 g · median 6.7 g
Salt1.2 g · median 0.72 g

81% of products in the category contain less sugar than this one. The thin line marks the category median.

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Shelfpedia calculation from Open Food Facts (ODbL) and USDA FoodData Central (CC0) records in the same category sold in the United States, values per 100 g.

Countries of sale

Sold under this barcode in 2 countries
FranceUnited States

Source: Open Food Facts, countries of sale reported by contributors.

Sources

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How to store it

USDA FoodKeeper guidance for Commercial cakes and muffins (Bakery).

WhereHow longNote
Pantry · from date of purchase3–7 days
Refrigerator · after opening7–10 days
Freezer · from date of purchase6 months

Storage times: USDA FoodKeeper (Food Safety and Inspection Service), public domain. Matched by product category.