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

Entenmann's Little Bites, Blueberry Muffins

Entenmann's
8.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
2g
Protein
15g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Little Bites Blueberry Muffins arrive in bright, kid-friendly pouches that sit on supermarket shelves in the center-aisle snack and packaged bakery section, usually near other individually wrapped baked goods, toaster pastries, and lunchbox snacks. These bite-sized, pre-portioned muffins are marketed for busy families — grab-and-go treats for school lunches, after-school snacks, car trips, or an easy addition to weekend brunch. The brand leans on nostalgia and convenience, evoking classic American bakery imagery while targeting parents seeking familiar, child-appealing snacks. Packaging emphasizes family moments and simple claims: “made with real blueberries,” “no high fructose corn syrup,” “no artificial colors,” and “0 g trans fat,” positioning the product as a seemingly wholesome, kid-safe option despite being a packaged cake snack; there is no organic certification or strong ‘natural’ guarantee. In plain terms it’s a shelf-stable, industrially produced muffin made with refined flour, sugars, vegetable oil, emulsifiers, gums, and preservatives that extend freshness and texture. Sensory cues: each soft, moist mini muffin offers a tender crumb speckled with sweet-tart blueberry pieces and a slightly glossy surface from humectants like glycerin; the texture is uniformly tender rather than home-baked crumbly. Rituals around consumption are simple — tear open a pouch for a school lunch, pass around a pack at a playdate, or tuck one into a backpack for a snack-on-the-go. The product’s convenience, consistent sweetness, and recognizable brand story make it a staple for shoppers balancing time, taste preferences of children, and familiar comfort-brand reassurance.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars14g28%
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,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Eggs,, Blueberries,, Water,, Glycerin,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Whey,, Natural, Flavor,, Leavening, [Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Cornstarch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate],, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Salt,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Polysorbate, 60,, Soy, Lecithin,, Cellulose, Gum,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate..

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
  • Sorbitan Monostearate - 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 multiple industrial ingredients (emulsifiers, stabilizers, modified starch, preservatives) and is a ready-to-eat packaged bakery product, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Little Bites, Blueberry Muffins

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals! These muffins are certainly a tasty treat, but they do contain added sugars and are relatively low in fiber and protein. If you're looking for a quick snack or breakfast option, they can fit into a balanced diet, but they might not be the best choice if you're aiming for something super nutrient-dense.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
weekend-brunch

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