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Hostess Snoballs Holiday Cake

Hostess

Listed as: Hostess Snoballs Holiday 10.5 OZ Cake MP FSH PERF DRC 12 Count Case

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1
    Sugar
  2. 2
    Water
  3. 3
    Corn Syrup
  4. 4
    Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  5. 5
    Coconut
  6. 6
    High Fructose Corn Syrup
  7. 7
    Contains 2% Or Less: Soybean Oil
  8. 8
    Palm Oil
  9. 9
    Cocoa
  10. 10
    Tallow
  11. 11
    Glycerin
  12. 12
    Gelatin
  13. 13
    Modified Food Starch
  14. 14
    Corn Syrup Solids
  15. 15
    Baking Soda
  16. 16
    Cocoa Processed With Alkali
  17. 17
    Salt
  18. 18
    Cornstarch
  19. 19
    Whey
  20. 20
    Egg
  21. 21
    Hydrogenated Tallow
  22. 22
    Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate (To Retain Freshness)
  23. 23
    Egg White
  24. 24
    Artificial Flavors
  25. 25
    Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
  26. 26
    Dextrose
  27. 27
    Mono And Diglycerides
  28. 28
    Cottonseed Oil
  29. 29
    Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
  30. 30
    Xanthan Gum
  31. 31
    Polysorbate 60
  32. 32
    Soy Lecithin
  33. 33
    Cellulose Gum
  34. 34
    Monocalcium Phosphate
  35. 35
    Enzymes
  36. 36
    Defatted Soy Flour.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (50 g)
Energy360 kcal180 kcal
FatLower than 90% of cakes we list in United States12 g6 g
of which saturatedLower than 55% of cakes we list in United States7 g3.5 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate64 g32 g
of which sugarsHigher than 69% of cakes we list in United States44 g22 g
of which added sugars44 g22 g
FibreHigher than 78% of cakes we list in United States1.9 g0.9 g
ProteinHigher than 83% of cakes we list in United States4 g2 g
SodiumHigher than 72% of cakes we list in United States380 mg190 mg

How it differs from Hostess Stuffed Coffee Cake Vanilla Holiday

Compared with Hostess Stuffed Coffee Cake Vanilla Holiday, Hostess Snoballs Holiday Cake:

  • uses Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron instead of Reduced Iron Or Ferrous Sulfate
  • has more saturated fat (7 vs 4.8 g per 100 g)
  • has less fat (12 vs 16.7 g per 100 g)
  • has a different formula: 13 of its 36 ingredients aren't on the other's list, including Coconut, Contains 2% Or Less: Soybean Oil and Palm Oil

From the two products' labels.

Who should check this first

  • High in saturated fat: 7 g per 100 g, above the 5 g line. Worth a second look if you’re limiting saturated fat.
  • High in sugars: 44 g per 100 g, above the 22.5 g line. Worth a second look if you’re managing your blood sugar or cutting down on sugar.
  • Contains soya, a common allergen.
  • Contains milk or a milk ingredient: not vegan, and an allergen for some.
  • Contains wheat or gluten.
  • Contains egg.

The TrustPick app runs these checks against your own diet, goals and family. See Made for You

Questions about Hostess Snoballs Holiday Cake

Is Hostess Snoballs Holiday Cake healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 62/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (44 g) and saturated fat (7 g). High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Tallow, Hydrogenated Tallow and 3 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.
How is Hostess Snoballs Holiday Cake different from Hostess Stuffed Coffee Cake Vanilla Holiday?
Compared with Hostess Stuffed Coffee Cake Vanilla Holiday, it uses Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron instead of Reduced Iron Or Ferrous Sulfate, has more saturated fat (7 vs 4.8 g per 100 g), has less fat (12 vs 16.7 g per 100 g) and has a different formula: 13 of its 36 ingredients aren't on the other's list, including Coconut, Contains 2% Or Less: Soybean Oil and Palm Oil. Both come from the products' own labels.
What are the ingredients in Hostess Snoballs Holiday Cake?
36 ingredients, starting with Sugar, Water and Corn Syrup (largest amount first). The full list is shown above in label order.
Does Hostess Snoballs Holiday Cake contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption is associated with potential health risks like obesity and metabolic syndrome. Palm Oil (worth noting): Sustainability and health concerns due to high saturated fat content. Tallow (worth noting): High in saturated fats, which may contribute to cardiovascular issues if consumed in excess. Hydrogenated Tallow (worth noting): Contains trans fats, which are associated with increased risk of heart disease. Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Some artificial flavors have been linked to potential health concerns, though evidence is inconclusive. Cottonseed Oil (worth noting): May contain trace amounts of gossypol, which can be toxic in high amounts.

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