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Entenmann's Classic Assorted Donuts, 8 count, Donuts, 16.8 oz Variety Pack
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Entenmann's Classic Assorted Donuts, 8 count, Donuts, 16.8 oz Variety Pack

Entenmann's
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
2g
Protein
18g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
353
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Classic Assorted Donuts (8-count, ~15 oz) is a shelf-stable boxed variety pack of familiar American bakery staples: two Rich Frosted, two Crumb Topped, and two Glazed donuts (plus two more in the pack). You’ll typically find it on center-store bakery shelves or in the snack/breakfast aisle near packaged muffins, coffee, toaster pastries, and cake mixes — often next to other national brand boxed pastries. It’s marketed for grab-and-go convenience: morning coffee runs, office meetings, school bake sales, brunch spreads, and last-minute dessert needs. The brand leans on nostalgia and family occasions, appealing to busy households and impulse buyers who want a recognizable, reliable treat; packaging highlights kosher certification and “quality ingredients” messaging rather than organic or natural claims. Bright, colorful box art and imagery evoke kid-friendly indulgence rather than healthfulness; no prominent health halo such as “low sugar” or “all natural” appears. From a processing standpoint this is an industrial, multi-ingredient baked good made with refined flours, multiple fats, sweeteners, emulsifiers and preservatives — a highly processed packaged pastry. Sensory details: each donut is soft and pillowy with a tender crumb, a sticky sweet glaze or rich chocolate-like frosting, and a crunchy crumb topping on the crumb variety; overall mouthfeel is moist and fatty with a pronounced sweet finish. Packaged in a molded tray within a printed cardboard box, it’s designed for easy sharing — a communal ritual of tearing open the box and passing around a familiar, comforting treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g23%
Saturated Fat13g65%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars17g34%
Protein2g
* 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

Rich, Frosted, Donuts, Ingredients:, [Sugar,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Water,, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil),, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Kernel, And/Or, Palm),, Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Cocoa, (Processed, With, Alkali),, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Glycerin,, Invert, Sugar,, Soy, Flour,, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Sulfate],, Lactose,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Egg, Yolk,, Nonfat, Milk,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Salt,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Whey,, Dextrose,, Buttermilk,, Tapioca, Starch,, Soy, Lecithin,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Sorbitan, Tristearate,, Guar, Gum,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Wheat, Protein, Isolate,, Polyglycerol, Esters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Beta, Carotene, (Color)],Crumb, Donuts, Ingredients:, [Sugar,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Water,, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil),, Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Wheat, Flour,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean, And/Or, Palm),, Dextrose,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Soy, Flour,, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Sulfate],, Glycerin,, Cornstarch,, Lactose,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Salt,, Egg, Yolk,, Nonfat, Milk,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Whey,, Buttermilk,, Tapioca, Starch,, Interesterified, Soybean, Oil,, Molasses,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Artificial, Color,, Preservatives, [Potassium, Sorbate,, Calcium, Propionate],, Cinnamon,, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Sorbitan, Tristearate,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Guar, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Wheat, Protein, Isolate,, Agar,, Wheat, Starch,, Polyglycerol, Esters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, Egg, Whites],Glazed, Donuts, Ingredients:, [Sugar,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Water,, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil),, Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Soy, Flour,, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Sulfate],, Glycerin,, Lactose,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Egg, Yolk,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Cornstarch,, Nonfat, Milk,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Salt,, Whey,, Dextrose,, Buttermilk,, Tapioca, Starch,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Sorbitan, Tristearate,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Guar, Gum,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Wheat, Protein, Isolate,, Agar,, Polyglycerol, Esters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Soy, Lecithin,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Sorbitan, Monostearate]..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbitan Tristearate - Processed emulsifier
  • Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta Carotene (Color) - Artificial coloring
  • 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 (hydrogenated oils, high-fructose/ corn syrups and corn syrup solids, emulsifiers, modified starches, artificial flavors/colors, and preservatives) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat packaged pastry, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Classic Assorted Donuts, 8 count, Donuts, 16.8 oz Variety Pack

The assorted donuts certainly hit the sweet spot, but calling them 'healthy' might be a stretch. With 290 calories and 18 grams of total fat per donut, they’re more of an occasional treat than a health food. It’s all about balance — if you’re enjoying these donuts, maybe pair them with a nutritious breakfast or have them on a special occasion.

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