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Entenmann's Classic Donuts, Devil's Food
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Entenmann's Classic Donuts, Devil's Food

Entenmann's
19 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
2g
Protein
23g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
120
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Classic Donuts, Devil's Food, arrive in the bakery aisle packaged for convenience rather than immediacy of baking: a multi-donut 19 oz retail pack with clear plastic film over an inner tray, sitting on shelves near other mass-market pastries, packaged cakes, and breakfast breads. You’ll find them next to toaster pastries, pre-sliced coffee cakes, and refrigerated breakfast items in the center-aisle bakery or snack section. These chocolate cake donuts fit a wide range of grocery moments — an easy pick for weekend brunch, a sweet addition to a kid's lunchbox, a last-minute offering for a casual get-together, or a road-trip snack. The Entenmann’s brand leans on nostalgia and broad accessibility: heritage American bakery identity, family-oriented marketing, and value-minded shoppers who want indulgence without fuss. Labels typically emphasize flavor and tradition rather than nutrition; occasional health-halo cues (e.g., “made with real cocoa” or “kosher” certification) appear, but there are no organic or “all-natural” certifications. The ingredient list is long and includes emulsifiers, gums, hydrogenated shortenings, and preservatives, reflecting a highly processed manufacturing approach designed for shelf stability and consistent texture. Sensory experience is immediately recognizable: a moist, tender chocolate cake crumb with a glossy, sweet chocolatey frosting that yields easily when bitten; a slightly fatty mouthfeel from shortenings and a pronounced sweet aroma. Rituals around these donuts are casual and social — coffee-shop-at-home mornings, classroom celebrations, or a comfort-forward indulgence on a sofa while watching TV. The pack is designed for sharing and quick service rather than artisanal presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat17g22%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars23g
Added Sugars22g44%
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

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),, Cocoa, (Processed, With, Alkali),, Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Invert, Sugar,, Soy, Flour,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Sulfate],, Glycerin,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Egg, Yolk,, Nonfat, Milk,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Salt,, Whey,, Dextrose,, Buttermilk,, Soy, Lecithin,, Tapioca, Starch,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Wheat, Protein, Isolate,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Polyglycerol, Esters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Agar,, Sorbitan, Tristearate,, Eggs,, Corn, Syrup,, Sorbitan, Monostearate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbitan Tristearate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbitan Monostearate - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta Carotene - 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 product contains a long list of industrial ingredients (hydrogenated shortenings, emulsifiers, gums, preservatives, artificial flavors) and is manufactured for shelf stability and uniformity, matching the definition of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Classic Donuts, Devil's Food

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These donuts are indulgent treats, packing in 290 calories and 23 grams of sugar per donut. They’re great for an occasional sweet fix, but if you're looking for something nutrient-dense, you might want to save these for special occasions.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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