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Entenmann's Donut Pop'ems, Cinnamon
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Entenmann's Donut Pop'ems, Cinnamon

Entenmann's
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
250
Calories
2g
Protein
15g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
111
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Donut Pop'ems Cinnamon are a familiar, shelf-stable boxed treat — an 11 oz package of mini cinnamon-coated cakes that you’ll find hanging out in the bakery/snack aisle next to other packaged donuts, muffins, toaster pastries and coffee creamers. Bright, family-friendly branding and clear windows or photos on the box make them visible at eye level in mainstream supermarkets and convenience stores, often near grab-and-go breakfast options. They fit impulse buys for weekend brunch spreads, quick breakfast-for-kids, after-school snacks, or as an easy contribution to office meetings and potlucks. Entenmann’s positions itself as an accessible, nostalgic bakery brand: a multi-generational comfort-label marketed toward families and busy shoppers who want familiar, indulgent treats without baking. The box leans on heritage cues rather than health claims — you won’t see organic or wholesome badges; instead the packaging emphasizes taste, convenience, and portioned mini servings; occasional “fun for kids” visuals or cartoonish elements appeal to parents shopping for children. From a processing perspective, these Pop’ems are a highly processed packaged bakery product, made with refined flours, multiple oils, emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives and flavorings. Sensory-wise they offer a soft, pillowy crumb with a sweet cinnamon dusting and a slightly oily sheen from the shortening and glazing; texture is tender and easily bite-sized. The ritual is casual: opened at the kitchen counter, packed into lunchboxes, or paired with coffee at a meeting. Nutrition cues on the label (about 250 calories per serving, moderate sodium and sugar) are secondary to the product’s indulgent, convenient role in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars15g
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

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil),, Water,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm),, Soy, Flour,, Egg, Yolk,, Cornstarch,, Glycerin,, Interesterified, Soybean, Oil,, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Sulfate],, Salt,, Nonfat, Milk,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Wheat, Starch,, Cinnamon,, Tapioca, Starch,, Preservatives, [Potassium, Sorbate,, Calcium, Propionate],, Whey,, Cocoa, (Processed, With, Alkali),, Buttermilk,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Wheat, Germ,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Artificial, Color,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Polysorbate, 60,, Polyglycerol, Esters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Nutmeg, Oil,, Natural, Flavor,, Soy, Lecithin,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Wheat, Protein, Isolate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Artificial Color - Artificial coloring
  • 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?

Contains many industrial ingredients and additives (emulsifiers, preservatives, modified oils, sweeteners, flavorings, isolates) typical of ultra-processed foods, so it falls into the highest NOVA category.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Donut Pop'ems, Cinnamon

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! While they’re a delightful treat that can satisfy your sweet tooth, they’re not exactly a superfood. With 15 grams of sugar per serving and a good amount of processed ingredients, they’re best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily snack.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

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