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Entenmann's Lemon Loaf Cake, 11.5 oz, Loaf Cake, Box
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Entenmann's Lemon Loaf Cake, 11.5 oz, Loaf Cake, Box

Entenmann's
11.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
2g
Protein
16g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Store placement: You would typically find Entenmann's Lemon Loaf Cake on center-store bakery shelving or with packaged snack cakes, alongside other boxed loaves, snack cakes and shelf-stable pastries (think Hostess, Little Debbie, packaged coffee cakes). Occasions: This loaf reads as an all-day snack — paired with morning coffee, an afternoon tea break, school or office snack, or brought to a casual potluck or picnic. Brand positioning: Entenmann’s projects a long-established, family-friendly, mass-market baking heritage; marketing leans on nostalgia, convenience and approachable indulgence for busy households rather than artisanal craft. Label characteristics: The ingredient list highlights familiar words like “lemon” and “natural flavor” and shows colorful brand packaging, but there is no organic certification — it’s a conventional, processed bakery product with preservative and emulsifier ingredients rather than clean-label claims. Processing context: In plain terms this is an industrially produced, shelf-stable packaged cake made with refined flours, added sugars, emulsifiers, modified starch and preservatives to maintain texture and shelf life. Sensory details and ritual: Expect a soft, moist, fine crumb sweetened with a pronounced sugary lemon note, a slightly glossy surface from syrups/glycerin, and a tender, cake-like chew; loaf comes boxed and individually wrapped or in a sealed plastic liner for convenience. Rituals include slicing thick pieces for coffee, tucking a slice into a lunchbox, or offering a pre-cut option at casual gatherings. Overall it’s an easy, comforting sweet treat built for convenience, portionable sharing and familiar American snack traditions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.167
Servings per Container: 6
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars16g32%
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,, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Eggs,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Glycerin,, Invert, Sugar,, Whey,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Natural, Flavor,, Leavening, [Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Cornstarch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate],, Glyceryl, Lactoesters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Preservatives, [Potassium, Sorbate,, Sorbic, Acid,, Sodium, Propionate,, Phosphoric, Acid],, Salt,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Lemon, Oil,, Xanthan, Gum,, Wheat, Starch,, Cellulose, Gum,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Coconut, Flour,, Soy, Flour..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Propionate - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (modified starch, emulsifiers, preservatives, glycerin, invert sugar, natural flavor) and is formulated for shelf stability and standardized sensory properties, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Lemon Loaf Cake, 11.5 oz, Loaf Cake, Box

The Lemon Loaf Cake can be a delightful treat, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your perspective. At 210 calories per serving, it’s certainly a sweet indulgence with 16 grams of added sugars. If you’re looking for a quick snack or dessert, it can fit into a balanced diet, but it’s not exactly a superfood!

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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