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Entenmann's Cinnamon Swirl Buns
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Entenmann's Cinnamon Swirl Buns

Entenmann's
18 oz
Available at Foodtown
330
Calories
5g
Protein
21g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
78
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann’s Cinnamon Swirl Buns are packaged sweet rolls you’d spot in the grocery bakery aisle or center‑store shelf alongside other shelf‑stable pastries, donuts, and packaged muffins — often near coffee, creamers, and breakfast bars for grab‑and‑go mornings. The 18 oz box (typically an outer carton with an inner plastic tray) presents glossy, iced cinnamon spirals that lean on family‑friendly, nostalgic branding and a kosher claim; marketing copy stresses heritage, convenience, and “real cinnamon” to signal indulgent, reliable treat appeal rather than healthfulness. Shoppers select these for quick breakfast occasions, weekend brunches, after‑school snacks, or as an easy contribution to potlucks and office breaks; many buyers warm individual buns in a microwave or oven as a small ritual before pairing with coffee. Texturally they’re soft, moist, slightly doughy with a sweet syrupy glaze and a faint granular cinnamon ribbon — the icing adds sticky, sweet contrast to the pillowy interior. The ingredient list includes refined wheat flour, multiple sugars and syrups, hydrogenated/solid vegetable shortenings and emulsifiers, modified starches, gums, preservatives, and artificial colors/flavors, which places the product in a heavily industrial, highly processed manufacturing context. Label cues emphasize taste, tradition, and convenience rather than nutrition or organic sourcing; there are no organic or whole‑grain certifications, and allergen ingredients (wheat, soy, egg, milk) appear on the label. This bun fits squarely into American pantry culture as an indulgent, ready‑to‑serve comfort pastry for busy households and celebratory everyday moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories330
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate44g16%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars21g
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, ),, Dextrose,, Eggs,, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil),, Yeast,, Whey,, Invert, Sugar,, Wheat, Starch,, Soy, Flour,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Cinnamon,, Salt,, Molasses,, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavors,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Oat, Fiber,, Tapioca, Dextrin,, Corn, Syrup,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Corn, Flour,, Cellulose, Gum,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Maltodextrin,, Preservatives, [Potassium, Sorbate,, Phosphoric, Acid],, Agar,, Spice, And, Coloring,, Xanthan, Gum,, Artificial, Color,, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, Citric, Acid,, 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
  • Sorbitan Monostearate - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Phosphoric Acid - 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?

The ingredient list contains many industrial components (emulsifiers, modified starches, gums, preservatives, artificial colors/flavors, multiple added sugars and refined fats) and ready‑to‑eat formulation typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Cinnamon Swirl Buns

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a relative term. These buns pack a decent amount of sugar—about 21 grams per serving—so they’re more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for an indulgence with a cup of coffee, they fit the bill nicely, but they probably won't be your go-to for a nutrient-dense breakfast.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

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