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Hostess nutrition facts

USDA's branded food database lists 451 Hostess products from Hostess Brands, LLC in 17 categories; the most are cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes (357). Of the 445 with a measured place in their category, 86 have less sugar per 100 g than the category's median and 98 less sodium. Below, the brand's median per 100 g beside each category's median, then each product's place in its category.

Hostess products and their place in each category

Per 100 g; in brackets, the share of the product's category with less
ProductCategoryCaloriesSugarsSodium
Mini MuffinsCroissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins and Other Pastries40433.3 g (83%)263 mg (30%)
Mini Muffins, BlueberryCroissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins and Other Pastries36833.3 g (83%)298 mg (43%)
Mini Muffins, Chocolate ChipCroissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins and Other Pastries37030.4 g (68%)250 mg (26%)
Cappuccino Cupcakes MixDrink Mixes46733.3 g (34%)1,267 mg (86%)
Hot Cocoa MixDrink Mixes46726.7 g (32%)1,267 mg (86%)
Chocolate Cake Ice Cream with Cake Pieces and a Frosting Swirl CupcakesIce Cream and Frozen Yogurt27730.8 g (97%)85 mg (61%)
Dessert Cones, Golden Sponge Cake Crumbles and CreamIce Cream and Frozen Yogurt28627.3 g (91%)97 mg (70%)
Frozen Dairy Dessert Bars, Coconut Covered Vanilla and ChocolateIce Cream and Frozen Yogurt26522.4 g (56%)82 mg (59%)
Light Ice CreamIce Cream and Frozen Yogurt20026.1 g (86%)69 mg (44%)
Light Ice Cream, Chocolate Cup CakeIce Cream and Frozen Yogurt21529.2 g (96%)85 mg (61%)
Marshmallow Ice Cream with Chocolate Cake Pieces and a Whipped Coconut SwirlIce Cream and Frozen Yogurt24627.7 g (92%)69 mg (44%)
Sweet Butter Cream Ice Cream with Sponge Cake Pieces and a Frosting SwirlIce Cream and Frozen Yogurt24626.1 g (86%)77 mg (53%)
Sweet Butter Cream Light Ice Cream with Sponge Cake Pieces and a Frosting SwirlIce Cream and Frozen Yogurt20024.6 g (76%)77 mg (53%)
Vanilla Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwiches with Chocolatey CoatingIce Cream and Frozen Yogurt36724.5 g (75%)153 mg (90%)
Flour TortillasMexican Dinner Mixes2862.0 g (66%)592 mg (59%)
Ding Dongs Iced LatteOther Drinks7411.8 g (92%)49 mg (87%)
Honey Bun Iced LatteOther Drinks6911.4 g (88%)47 mg (86%)
Twinkies Iced LatteOther Drinks7211.4 g (88%)47 mg (86%)
Chocolate Breaded Sponge Cake with Chocolate Creamy FillingOther Frozen Desserts31924.6 g (73%)377 mg (96%)
Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwich, VanillaOther Frozen Desserts37325.4 g (77%)153 mg (62%)
Funnel CakeOther Frozen Desserts31923.2 g (65%)435 mg (97%)
PopcornPopcorn, Peanuts, Seeds and Related Snacks38044.0 g (86%)160 mg (39%)
PopcornPopcorn, Peanuts, Seeds and Related Snacks4208.0 g (52%)260 mg (51%)
Dessert Kit, Ding Dongs Instant Pudding, Cream Filling Mix, Chocolate Flavored DrizzlePuddings and Custards36863.2 g (75%)1,474 mg (86%)
Dessert Kit, Twinkies Instant Pudding, Cream Filling MixPuddings and Custards39466.7 g (77%)1,636 mg (92%)
Orange Flavored Cupcakes Dessert Kit!Puddings and Custards40071.4 g (81%)1,057 mg (74%)
Chocolate Caramel Creamy, Crunchy Layer BarSnack, Energy and Granola Bars42348.7 g (98%)346 mg (73%)
Chocolate Caramel Creamy, Crunchy Layer BarsSnack, Energy and Granola Bars42348.7 g (98%)346 mg (73%)
Chocolate Caramel Creamy, Crunchy Layer Mini BarsSnack, Energy and Granola Bars38947.2 g (98%)333 mg (70%)
Triple Chocolate Creamy, Crunchy Layer BarSnack, Energy and Granola Bars42343.6 g (97%)346 mg (73%)
Triple Chocolate Creamy, Crunchy Layer BarsSnack, Energy and Granola Bars42343.6 g (97%)346 mg (73%)

Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; the share of each product's category (one product per barcode) with less sugar or sodium per 100 g, computed by GetFoodFacts.

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Sources for this page
USDA FoodData Central
the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
FoodData Central documentation
what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
the thresholds for "low sodium", "sugar free", "high in". ecfr.gov
FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov