Hostess, Birthday Cake Mini Muffins
Processing Score
26.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 53 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, corn syrup, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
888109111182
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size46 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 120mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 25g
9%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Ingredients
31 listed · 10 flagged for reviewWHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, CALCIUM ACETATE, NONFAT MILK, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, CORN STARCH, POLYSORBATE 60, SOY FLOUR, EGGS, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGG WHITES, FRUCTOSE, FLAVOR BITES (SUGAR, DEXTROSE, WHEAT STARCH, CORN STARCH, CANOLA OIL, CELLULOSE GUM, YELLOW 5 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 3, BLUE 2 LAKE, RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5), CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: GLYCERIN, SOY LECITHIN, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MONOGLYCERIDES, SORBIC ACID (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Hostess, Birthday Cake Mini Muffins scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides, Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60, +1 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cakes & Pastries, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 11,919 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Hostess, Birthday Cake Mini Muffins' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Fructose, Flavor Bites (Sugar, Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Corn Starch, Canola Oil, Cellulose Gum, Yellow 5 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 3, Blue 2 Lake, Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5), Dextrose. Contains 2% Or Less: Glycerin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Calcium Acetate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sorbic Acid (To Retain Freshness).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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