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Entenmann's Little Bites, Banana Muffins
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Entenmann's Little Bites, Banana Muffins

Entenmann's
8.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
2g
Protein
17g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann’s Little Bites Banana Muffins are a shelf-stable, kid-focused packaged baked good found in the snack and boxed-bakery aisle of American supermarkets, often shelved near other portable breakfast bars, toaster pastries, and single-serve cakes. The product is sold as an 8.25 oz box of individually wrapped “portable pouches,” reinforcing convenience for school lunches, work snacks, and on-the-go mornings. Its bright, family-friendly packaging and the Little Bites sub-brand position it squarely as a kid-appealing treat—small, soft, and fun to eat—while the marketing leans into nostalgia for parents who remember the brand. Label copy emphasizes “real banana” flavor and soft, moist texture, creating a mild health halo even though there’s no organic certification or explicit “all-natural” credential on the ingredients list. In plain terms, this is an industrially produced, highly processed snack made from a banana puree and a long list of bakery additives and emulsifiers to ensure uniformity and shelf life. Sensory character is sweet and banana-forward, with a tender, sponge-like crumb and slightly glossy mouthfeel from added fats and emulsifiers; each bite is small, soft, and moist rather than crusty. Rituals around consumption include slipping a pouch into a lunchbox, grabbing one after school, or offering them at kids’ parties and sports events. The product sells on convenience, consistent texture, and kid-friendly branding rather than artisan or homemade cues, making it a familiar presence in American grocery culture for busy families seeking pre-portioned treats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Total Sugars17g
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,, Banana, Puree,, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Eggs,, Molasses,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Whey,, Dextrose,, Water,, Natural, Flavor,, Leavening, [Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate],, Fructose,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Salt,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, Cellulose, Gum,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Polysorbate, 60,, Soy, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 industrial formulations and many additives (modified starches, emulsifiers, preservatives, gums) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat packaged snack, consistent with ultraprocessed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Little Bites, Banana Muffins

The Banana Muffins aren’t exactly a health food, but they can fit into a balanced diet depending on your lifestyle. With 180 calories and 17 grams of sugar per serving, they’re more of a treat than a health powerhouse. Think of them as a fun, sweet snack rather than a wholesome breakfast substitute!

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