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Entenmann's Cheese Topped Buns
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Entenmann's Cheese Topped Buns

Entenmann's
18 oz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
5g
Protein
20g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
99
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann’s Cheese Topped Buns arrive on grocery shelves in the boxed-bakery or packaged snacks section, shelved alongside other shelf-stable pastries, snack cakes, muffins and coffees—often near toaster pastries and morning convenience foods. They read as an all-day sweet treat: soft, slightly sweet rolls crowned with a creamy, tangy Neufchâtel-like cheese topping. The brand leans on a long-standing American bakery heritage — visible in nostalgic blue-and-white packaging and imagery that evokes family breakfasts and neighborhood bake-sale comfort — positioning the product for busy families, commuters, and nostalgic shoppers seeking familiar convenience. Labels typically emphasize taste and tradition rather than health: you might notice “real cheese” cues or serving suggestions, but there are no organic or natural certifications and the ingredient list includes many functional additives. In plain terms this is a highly processed packaged bakery good made in a commercial bakery with emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives and flavorings to maintain texture and shelf life. Sensory notes: each bun is pillowy and soft with a tender, slightly sticky crumb and a smooth, slightly tangy-sweet cheese layer that melts into the surface; sugar and fat give a rich mouthfeel. Packaging is a printed cardboard box containing wrapped buns or a tray — designed for grab-and-go or to share at social moments. Typical rituals include pairing with coffee for a quick breakfast, a midday office snack, an after-school treat, or bringing a box to casual gatherings. It reads as comforting, convenient, and indulgent within American supermarket culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars20g
Added Sugars19g38%
Protein5g
* 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

Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean, and/or, Palm),, Eggs,, Neufchatel, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk, and, Cream,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Carob, Bean, Gum),, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil),, Dextrose,, Milk,, Yeast,, Whey,, Soy, Flour,, Nonfat, Milk,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Modified, Cornstarch,, Salt,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Tapioca, Maltodextrin,, Tapioca, Dextrin,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Corn, Flour,, Preservatives, (Potassium, Sorbate,, Sorbic, Acid,, Sodium, Propionate),, Calcium, Carbonate,, Lactic, Acid,, Maltodextrin,, Soy, Lecithin,, Artificial, Color,, Cinnamon,, Citric, Acid,, Agar,, Spice, &, Coloring,, Xanthan, Gum,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Glycerin,, Phosphoric, Acid,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Cellulose, Gum,, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Beta, Carotene, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbitan Monostearate - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Artificial Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains many industrial ingredients and additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives, maltodextrin, artificial flavors/colors) and is a ready-to-eat manufactured bakery product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Cheese Topped Buns

Well, that depends on what healthy means to you! These buns pack in some sugar and fat, which can be a delightful treat but may not fit everyone's definition of health. If you're looking for a quick indulgence or a fun snack, they’re definitely tasty, but they might not be the best choice if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

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