Hostess - Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes - 4.8 Oz has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 59.92g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.97 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 22, for Hostess - Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes - 4.8 Oz, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 4% | |
| Calories from Fat | 30% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 66% |
Why this is good for you
- Very low in Cholesterol
Why this is bad for you
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 579.4 mg | 24.1% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 20% | Top 30% | High |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.99 g | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 33.9 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g | 7.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 11.9 g | 18.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g | 24.8% | Top 30% | High |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6 g 9.2%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%
Sodium 292 mg 12.2%
Total Carbohydrates 30.2 g 10.1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%
Sugars 17.1 g
Protein 2 g 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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