
Entenmann's Cheese Danish Twist
What You Should Know
Entenmann’s Cheese Danish Twist is a packaged, shelf-ready pastry that you’ll typically find in the grocery store bakery or center-aisle snacks section near other packaged danishes, muffins, coffee cakes and boxed pastries — often shelved beside instant coffee, refrigerated dough or frozen breakfast items depending on the store. It reads as a convenience brunch item: designed for busy mornings, casual weekend brunches, office snacks or dessert after dinner. The brand leans on a long-standing, nostalgic position in American grocery culture — a legacy family bakery name that markets comfort, indulgence and easy entertaining to time-pressed households and multi-generational families. Packaging and label cues amplify this: glossy box art, references to “cheese” and “twist,” and messaging about softness and deliciousness rather than health claims; there are no organic or specialty diet certifications and the ingredient list includes both natural and artificial flavors. Processing context: this is an industrially produced pastry with multiple emulsifiers, preservatives, colorings and texturizers, formulated for uniform shelf life and texture. Sensory details highlight a soft, golden, slightly flaky dough with a ribbon of sweet, creamy neufchâtel-style cheese filling and a sugary drizzle that adds a glossy, sweet finish; mouthfeel is tender and slightly sticky with a contrast between airy pastry and dense filling. The product is sold in a multipack box (16 oz), intended to be served straight from the box or warmed briefly; rituals include pairing with coffee, offering as a quick brunch centerpiece, or serving to guests at casual gatherings. It’s positioned as an accessible indulgence rather than a health-forward choice.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, and, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Margarine, [Palm, Oil,, Canola, Oil,, Water,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Monoglycerides,, Soybean, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Annatto, &, Turmeric, (Color),, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Vitamin, D],, Neufchatel, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Cultured, Milk, &, Cream,, Salt,, Gums, (Xanthan,, Locust, Bean,, Carob, Bean, and/or, Guar)],, Water,, Eggs,, Invert, Sugar,, Palm, Oil,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, the, Following:, Yeast,, Mono-, &, Diglycerides,, Dextrose,, Salt,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Agar,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Whey,, Soy, Flour,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Preservatives, (Calcium, Propionate,, Potassium, Sorbate,, Sorbic, Acid,, Sodium, Propionate,, Citric, Acid),, Soybean, Oil,, Gums, (Xanthan,, Cellulose,, Locust, Bean),, Calcium, Sulfate,, Ammonium, Sulfate,, Turmeric, &, Paprika, (Color),, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Tapioca, Maltodextrin,, Corn, Syrup,, Tapioca, Starch,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Maltodextrin,, Glycerin,, Propylene, Glycol,, Leavening, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Enzymes..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soybean Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Mono- & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
- •Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
- •Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
- •Sodium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
- •Citric Acid - Synthetic preservative
- •Annatto - Artificial coloring
- •Turmeric - Artificial coloring
- •Turmeric - Artificial coloring
- •Paprika - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients (margarine with emulsifiers, preservatives, modified starches, artificial and natural flavors, colorings, propylene glycol, maltodextrin) and is formulated for long shelf life and consistent sensory properties, fitting the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.
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Common Questions about Entenmann's Cheese Danish Twist
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 220 calories and 14 grams of sugar per serving, it's definitely a treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet indulgence to enjoy occasionally, it fits the bill, but if you're aiming for low-sugar or high-protein options, you might want to look elsewhere.
