Hostess Twinkies has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content.
The food contains 849.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and very 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 80.8 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Hostess Twinkies has been given a composite ranking of 11, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 4% | |
Calories from Fat | 53% | |
Calories from Carbs | 43% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0 IU | |||
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 0 mcg | |||
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 0 mg | |||
Iron | 0 mg | |||
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 0 mg | |||
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 134 mg | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 0 mcg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 13.4% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 0.38 g | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 28.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 3.8 g | 7.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 21.7 g | 33.3% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36.6% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 7814 Calories from Fat 4114
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 457.1 g 703.2%
Saturated Fat 154.2 g 771%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 1368.4 mg 456.1%
Sodium 2825.9 mg 117.7%
Total Carbohydrates 849.6 g 283.2%
Dietary Fiber 8 g32%
Sugars 603.9 g
Protein 80.8 g 161.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 58
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 13.8 g | Fat 0.11 g
Per Serving | Calories 142
Protein 6.8 g | Carbs 6.7 g | Fat 9.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 25
Protein 0.13 g | Carbs 6.6 g | Fat 0.02 g
Per Serving | Calories 116
Protein 3.1 g | Carbs 4.3 g | Fat 9.8 g