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Entenmann's Little Bites, Fudge Brownies
Bakery
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Entenmann's Little Bites, Fudge Brownies

Entenmann's
9.75 oz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
3g
Protein
23g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Little Bites Fudge Brownies are a shelf-stable, grab-and-go boxed snack of five individually wrapped packs, each containing four small, moist chocolate brownies. You’ll typically find this product in the bakery/snack aisle near other packaged muffins, cookies, and single-serve baked treats, often alongside lunchbox-friendly items and children’s snacks. It fits occasions like back-to-school snack packing, movie-night indulgence, or road-trip convenience when shoppers want a pre-portioned sweet. The brand positioning leans into family-friendly nostalgia and convenience — Entenmann’s evokes classic American bakery heritage while marketing Little Bites as kid-focused, portable treats for busy households. Label cues include “made with real chocolate,” a Kosher (OU Dairy) symbol, and a “no high fructose corn syrup” claim, which create light health halos despite the product being a packaged baked good; there are no organic or “natural” certifications and the ingredient list includes artificial flavoring. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, ready-to-eat bakery product made with multiple industrial ingredients and additives (emulsifiers, gums, shortenings) to ensure shelf life, uniform texture, and convenience. Sensory details: each mini brownie is soft, fudgy, and sweet with a moist crumb and pronounced chocolate and sugary notes; the texture is tender rather than cakey. Packaging is bright, branded cardboard with shiny plastic-wrapped individual pouches, encouraging ritualized use — pop a pouch into a lunchbox, share during snack time, or pair with milk or ice cream for an easy dessert moment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 5
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars23g
Added Sugars22g44%
Protein3g
* 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,, Eggs,, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Water,, Corn, Syrup,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Cocoa, (Processed, With, Alkali),, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil),, Fructose,, Whey,, Salt,, Artificial, Flavor,, Xanthan, Gum,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Propylene, Glycol, Monoesters,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Soy, Lecithin,, Cellulose, Gum,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Propylene Glycol Monoesters - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 and additives (gums, emulsifiers, vegetable shortenings, artificial flavor) and is a ready-to-eat, packaged snack, which fits the NOVA ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Little Bites, Fudge Brownies

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals. These brownies are definitely a treat with 240 calories and 23 grams of sugar per serving. If you're looking for a quick energy boost or a sweet snack, they fit the bill, but they’re not exactly a health food, especially if you’re watching sugar intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenientcomforting
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