Post Consumer — HOSTESS TWINKIES CEREAL
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 2 MG | 167% | |
| Niacin | 5.1 MG | 32% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.3 MG | 26% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.5 MG | 30% | |
| Folate, total | 46 UG | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 282 MG | 22% | |
| Iron, Fe | 11.5 MG | 64% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Potassium, K | 77 MG | 2% | |
| Sodium, Na | 346 MG | 15% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.9 MG | 35% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of dietary fiber (2.6g per 100g).
- Good source of Calcium, Ca (22% DV).
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (64% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (35% DV).
- Rich source of Thiamin (167% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Niacin (32% DV).
About HOSTESS TWINKIES CEREAL
Post Hostess Twinkies Cereal is a novelty product that leans into the Twinkies brand identity, starting with dextrose and sugar at the top of the ingredient list and relying on hydrogenated coconut and palm kernel oils for fat. Corn flour forms the base, with whole grain oat flour appearing well down the list. Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 give it the characteristic golden color. Vitamins and minerals are added to partially offset the thin nutritional profile. This is clearly a treat cereal aimed at brand nostalgia and kids' appeal, not a genuinely nutritious breakfast.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: DEXTROSE, SUGAR, CORN FLOUR, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT AND PALM KERNEL OILS), WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, SALT, CORN SYRUP, CANOLA OIL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BHT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF IRON), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), ZINC OXIDE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), FOLIC ACID.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in HOSTESS TWINKIES CEREAL include Thiamin (167% DV) , Iron, Fe (64% DV) , Zinc, Zn (35% DV) , Niacin (32% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (30% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 462 calories per 100 grams, HOSTESS TWINKIES CEREAL gets 2% of its calories from protein, 64% from carbohydrates, and 35% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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