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CHostess Twinkies (2 cakes)
2 cakes (77g) · Pastries
Graded C — 46 out of 100, #31 of 41 snacks & candy. Low saturated fat carries the score (84/100); fiber drags it down (0/100).
The short version: Sponge cake and creme filling — the indestructible snack cake.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 46
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#31 of 41 in Snacks & Candy. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Hostess Twinkies (2 cakes) healthy?
It grades C — 46 out of 100, #31 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. Sponge cake and creme filling — the indestructible snack cake.
How many calories are in Hostess Twinkies (2 cakes)?
28 calories per serving (2 cakes (77g)). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Hostess Twinkies (2 cakes) calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.