Twinkies, the ever-popular snack cake, is about to make a “sweet comeback.” Hostess Brands went bankrupt in 2012, but based on an outpouring of nostalgia sparked by its demise, Hostess is expecting a blockbuster return thanks to a joint venture by private equity firms Apollo Global Management (APO) and Metropoulos & Co.
A spokesperson says that nearly everything about the cakes will be the same, but that the boxes will now bear the tag line “The Sweetest Comeback In The History Of Ever.”
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Let’s get the obvious out of the way…doctors, and your own body, would prefer that you steered clear of processed snacks, in lieu of healthier snacks such as fresh produce. That said, the anticipated re-release of this beloved treat made us wonder how it compares with other popular sweet snacks…
Twinkies
Calories: 150
Fat: 4.5
Saturated Fat: 2.5
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 220
Snickers
Calories: 250
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 4.5
Sugar: 27
Sodium: 120
Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie
Calories: 318
Fat: 13.1
Saturated Fat: 3.7
Sugar: 22.4
Sodium: 318
Little Debbie Strawberry Shortcake Rolls
Calories: 240
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 3
Sugar: 27
Sodium: 150
Oreos
Calories: 160
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 2
Sugar: 14
Sodium: 190
Twix
Calories: 281
Fat: 13.5
Saturated Fat: 7.9
Sugar: 27
Sodium: 112