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Entenmann's Crumb Topped Donuts, 8 count, Glazed Donuts, 15.5 oz Box
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Entenmann's Crumb Topped Donuts, 8 count, Glazed Donuts, 15.5 oz Box

Entenmann's
17 oz
Available at Foodtown
270
Calories
2g
Protein
21g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
120
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Crumb Topped Donuts (8-count box) reads like a familiar aisle staple: a shelf-stable boxed pastry you’d find in the center-store baked goods section near packaged muffins, coffee cakes, toaster pastries and other convenience breakfast items. It’s positioned for grab-and-go moments—breakfast at home, an office snack, or a last-minute addition to a brunch spread. The brand leans on heritage and broad-family appeal, evoking nostalgia for weekday school mornings and weekend treats; marketing skews mass-market and family-oriented rather than artisanal, promising reliable, indulgent comfort rather than health-forward credentials. The label carries classic supermarket cues (calories, sodium, sugar listed) and a kosher claim from the product copy, but no organic or “all-natural” certification; ingredients include both “natural & artificial flavors” and multiple preservatives and emulsifiers, so any health halos are limited to convenience and tradition rather than nutrition. In plain terms, this is a highly processed packaged cake donut: formulated with refined flours, hydrogenated fats, modified starches, emulsifiers and preservatives to preserve texture and shelf life. Sensory-wise expect a soft, fine-crumb cake interior with a sweet, glossy glaze and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crumb topping that flakes when you bite in; sugary, cakey, and slightly greasy from shortening and oils. Packaged in a printed cardboard box (usually with an inner tray or film), it’s commonly eaten straight from the box at kitchen tables, breakrooms, or served on a paper plate at casual gatherings alongside coffee. The ritual is quick comfort—pull one out, pair with coffee, and enjoy a familiar, sweet bite.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars20g40%
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, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, 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,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Cornstarch,, Lactose,, 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,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Guar, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Wheat, Protein, Isolate,, Agar,, Wheat, Starch,, Polyglycerol, Esters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, Egg, Whites..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Calcium 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 multiple industrial ingredients (hydrogenated oils, modified starches, emulsifiers, artificial flavors, preservatives) and is formulated as a ready-to-eat packaged product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Crumb Topped Donuts, 8 count, Glazed Donuts, 15.5 oz Box

The Crumb Topped Donuts can definitely satisfy a sweet tooth, but calling them 'healthy' might be a stretch. With 270 calories and 21 grams of sugar per donut, they're more of an occasional treat than a health food. Think of them as a fun indulgence rather than a dietary staple!

Perfect For

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road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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