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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1Sugar
  2. 2Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron Or Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  3. 3Palm Oil
  4. 4Water
  5. 5Soybean Oil
  6. 6Contains 2% Or Less Of: Glycerin
  7. 7Nonfat Milk
  8. 8Defatted Soy Flour
  9. 9Cinnamon
  10. 10Egg Yolks
  11. 11Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
  12. 12Baking Soda
  13. 13Modified Wheat Starch
  14. 14Salt
  15. 15Preservatives (Sorbic Acid, Sodium Propionate, Potassium Sorbate, Natamycin)
  16. 16Wheat Starch
  17. 17Dextrose
  18. 18Mono And Diglycerides
  19. 19Soy Lecithin
  20. 20Dextrin
  21. 21Agar
  22. 22Sodium Aluminum Phosphate
  23. 23Guar Gum
  24. 24Cellulose Gum
  25. 25Citric Acid
  26. 26Enzymes
  27. 27Natural And Artificial Flavors
  28. 28Annatto And Turmeric (For Color)
  29. 29Karaya Gum.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (57 g)
Energy439 kcal250.2 kcal
Fat17.5 g10 g
of which saturated8.8 g5 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate66.7 g38 g
of which sugars47.4 g27 g
of which added sugars45.6 g26 g
Fibre1.8 g1 g
Protein3.5 g2 g
Sodium333 mg189.8 mg

Questions about Hostess Churro Donettes

Is Hostess Churro Donettes healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 57/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (47.4 g) and saturated fat (8.77 g). Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Preservatives (Sorbic Acid, Sodium Propionate, Potassium Sorbate, Natamycin), Mono And Diglycerides, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate and 1 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Hostess Churro Donettes?
In label order (largest amount first): Sugar, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron Or Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Palm Oil, Water, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Glycerin, Nonfat Milk, Defatted Soy Flour, Cinnamon, Egg Yolks, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, and 17 more.
Does Hostess Churro Donettes contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (worth noting): Excessive consumption may lead to imbalances in calcium and phosphorus levels. Preservatives (Sorbic Acid, Sodium Propionate, Potassium Sorbate, Natamycin) (worth noting): Excessive consumption may cause gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive individuals. Mono And Diglycerides (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to trans fat intake if partially hydrogenated. Sodium Aluminum Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to aluminum accumulation, which is a concern for certain populations. Natural And Artificial Flavors (worth noting): The safety of some artificial flavors is debated, and specific components are not disclosed.