Hostess - Light Twinkies has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.
The food contains 62.79g 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 high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.33 gms of protein, it is low 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 21, for Hostess - Light Twinkies, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 3% | |
| Calories from Fat | 11% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 86% |
Why this is good for you
- Low in Cholesterol
- Very low in Saturated Fat
Why this is bad for you
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 441.9 mg | 18.4% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.8 g | 20.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 37.2 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.3 g | 4.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 5.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 14
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%
Sodium 190 mg 7.9%
Total Carbohydrates 27 g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 16 g
Protein 1 g 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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