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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  2. 2Water
  3. 3Sugar
  4. 4Yeast
  5. 5Soybean Oil
  6. 6Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt
  7. 7Wheat Gluten
  8. 8Monoglycerides
  9. 9Calcium Propionate And Sorbic Acid (To Maintain Freshness)
  10. 10Vinegar
  11. 11Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
  12. 12Monocalcium Phosphate
  13. 13Fumaric Acid
  14. 14Enzymes
  15. 15Ascorbic Acid
  16. 16Calcium Peroxide
  17. 17Fully Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm, Soybean, And/Or Cottonseed)
  18. 18Sesame Flour.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (43 g)
Energy256 kcal110.1 kcal
Fat3.5 g1.5 g
of which saturated0 g0 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate51.2 g22 g
of which sugars7 g3 g
of which added sugars7 g3 g
Fibre2.3 g1 g
Protein9.3 g4 g
Sodium558 mg239.9 mg

Questions about Hostess Hot Dog Buns

Is Hostess Hot Dog Buns healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (558 mg). Sugar, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Calcium Peroxide and 2 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 Hot Dog Buns?
In label order (largest amount first): Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt, Wheat Gluten, Monoglycerides, Calcium Propionate And Sorbic Acid (To Maintain Freshness), Vinegar, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monocalcium Phosphate, and 6 more.
Does Hostess Hot Dog Buns contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is associated with health risks such as obesity and diabetes. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues. Wheat Gluten (worth noting): Not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Calcium Peroxide (worth noting): Permitted as a flour treatment agent with maximum-use limits in some jurisdictions. Fully Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm, Soybean, And/Or Cottonseed) (worth noting): Hydrogenated oils are debated due to potential health concerns, though fully hydrogenated oils do not contain trans fats. Sesame Flour (worth noting): Sesame is a common allergen and must be declared on labels in many jurisdictions.

Other healthy alternatives

Other brands' buns with a Health Score of 65 or more.