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Entenmann's Little Bites, Party Cake
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Entenmann's Little Bites, Party Cake

Entenmann's
8.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
190
Calories
2g
Protein
17g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
78
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Little Bites Party Cake mini muffins arrive in a bright, kid-friendly package typically shelved in the snack aisle near other packaged bakery desserts, breakfast bars, and single-serve pastries rather than in the fresh bakery case. You’ll find them alongside other convenience-driven brands aimed at grab-and-go moments: muffin packs, toaster pastries, and pre-portioned cookies. These five-pack mini muffins are positioned for quick breakfasts, school lunches, after-school snacks and casual gatherings — an easy addition to back-to-school shopping lists, picnic baskets, or a movie-night snack stash. Entenmann’s branding leans into nostalgia and family moments, targeting busy parents and caregivers who want a familiar, crowd-pleasing treat for kids and adults; marketing emphasizes fun, sharing and convenience rather than health. Label cues include colorful graphics, kid-oriented language, and a “no high fructose corn syrup” line that creates a mild health halo, while there are no organic or whole-food claims and the product carries a kosher dairy certification. In plain terms, the muffins are made using industrial baking and formulation methods with multiple emulsifiers, stabilizers, colorings and preservatives to ensure uniform texture and shelf stability. Sensory notes: each mini muffin is soft and cake-like with a tender crumb, sweet vanilla and frosting-like flavor, and a slightly oily mouthfeel from added fats; bright artificial colors in the icing provide visual pop. Packaging is small, resealable multi-pack plastic pouches that support portion control and portability. Rituals around these muffins are casual — slipping a pack into a lunchbox, sharing during car rides, or pairing with milk or coffee for a quick, comforting sugar-forward treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 5
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
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,, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Eggs,, Invert, Sugar,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn, and/or, Wheat),, Whey,, Glycerin,, Leavening, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Cornstarch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Salt,, Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Polyglycerol, Esters, of, Fatty, Acids,, Corn, Syrup,, Xanthan, Gum,, Cornstarch,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Soy, Lecithin,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Confectioner's, Glaze,, Yellow, 5, &, 6,, Red, 40,, Guar, Gum,, Wheat, Starch,, Carnauba, Wax,, Cellulose, Gum,, Blue, 1..

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
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - 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 numerous industrial ingredients and additives (modified starches, hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, artificial colors/flavors, preservatives) and is produced as a ready-to-eat packaged snack, matching NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Little Bites, Party Cake

The Party Cake bites are definitely a fun treat, but calling them 'healthy' is a stretch. They pack in 190 calories and 17 grams of added sugar per serving, which is more of a dessert vibe than a health snack. So, if you're looking for a sweet indulgence for a party or a special occasion, these are perfect! Just keep the context in mind.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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