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Entenmann's Little Bites, Chocolate Chip Muffins
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Entenmann's Little Bites, Chocolate Chip Muffins

Entenmann's
8.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
190
Calories
2g
Protein
17g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
69
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Little Bites Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins are a familiar sight in the snack and bakery aisle of American grocery stores, usually shelved near other packaged muffins, snack cakes, and breakfast bars or at the front end in grab-and-go displays. Packaged as five individually wrapped pouches inside an 8.25 oz box, they read as a family-friendly convenience product aimed at busy households and parents packing lunches. The brand leans on nostalgia and approachable indulgence — a mid-priced, mainstream baked-goods staple that evokes school-lunch memories and easy weekend treats; the Kosher Dairy claim and “no artificial colors or high fructose corn syrup” messaging add selective health-focused cues without organic or natural certification. Sensory notes: each bite-sized muffin is soft and moist with a fine crumb, pockets of semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a slightly shiny, tender top; texture is cake-like rather than dense, with a sweet finish. Typical usage rituals include pairing with milk or coffee, tucking a pouch into a child’s lunchbox, or grabbing a pack for road trips and after-school snacks. On-label nutrition (about 190 calories and 17 g sugars per serving) and the ingredient list (bleached flour, multiple emulsifiers, modified starches, preservatives, and artificial flavors) point to extensive industrial processing — a product formulated for uniformity, shelf stability, and convenience rather than minimal processing. The overall image balances approachable sweetness and portability, marketed to consumers seeking quick, shareable comfort foods rather than artisan or whole-food credentials.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 5
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars17g34%
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,, Water,, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Chocolate, Chips, (Sugar,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Dextrose,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla, Extract),, Eggs,, Invert, Sugar,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn, and/or, Wheat),, Whey,, Glycerin,, Leavening, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Cornstarch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Artificial, Flavors,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Salt,, Polyglycerol, Esters, of, Fatty, Acids,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Guar, Gum,, Wheat, Starch,, Cellulose, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - 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?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives — modified starches, emulsifiers, artificial flavors, preservatives, and packaged individual servings — consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Little Bites, Chocolate Chip Muffins

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Little Bites are certainly a tasty treat, but they're not exactly a powerhouse of nutrients. With 17 grams of added sugars per muffin and low fiber and protein content, they're more of an indulgent snack than a health food. Think of them as a fun addition to a balanced diet rather than a staple!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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