Calories in Twinkies Cereal, Twinkles

📏 Serving Size: 1 cup (39.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 180.2
  • Total Fat 7.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 134.9 mg
  • Potassium 30.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 29.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 16.0 g
  • Protein 1.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.2 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 110.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 4.5 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 2.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 1.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.8 mg
  • Zinc 1.5 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 180.2 calories per serving (1 cup (39.0g)), Twinkies Cereal, Twinkles is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 29.0g per serving (63.4% of calories), of which 16.0g are sugars. It contains 4.5mg of iron (25% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Saturated Fat ⚠️ High Sugar

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 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.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Bht

Artificial Colours: Yellow 5, Yellow 6

Flavour Enhancers: Artificial Flavor

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferric Orthophosphate, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Carbonate

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Twinkies Cereal, Twinkles contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories180.2 kcal9%
Total Fat7.0 g9%
Saturated Fat6.0 g30%
Sodium134.9 mg6%
Total Carbohydrate29.0 g11%
Dietary Fiber1.0 g4%
Protein1.0 g2%
Calcium110.0 mg8%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium30.0 mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Twinkies Cereal, Twinkles accounts for 9% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 63.4% of the calories.

Fat 34.4%
Carbs 63.4%
Fat 34.4% Carbs 63.4% Protein 2.2%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 180.2 calories in Twinkies Cereal, Twinkles? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 13.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 31.1 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 19.7 min
HIIT 16.7 min
Raking Leaves 35.1 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

📰 Featured Blog Post

Shrimp vs Salmon: Nutrition Compared Shrimp vs Salmon: Nutrition Compared

Shrimp and salmon are both widely eaten seafood options, but nutritionally they are quite different. Shrimp is one of the lowest-calorie protein sources available, while salmon is a calorie-dense oily fish packed with omega-3s.

Read Post →