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Entenmann's Loaf Cake, Marble
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Entenmann's Loaf Cake, Marble

Entenmann's
13 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
2g
Protein
17g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
62
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Marble Loaf Cake is a shelf-stable, packaged loaf cake you’ll find in the grocery bakery aisle or on endcaps near packaged donuts, muffins, coffee cakes and other ready-to-eat sweet baked goods. Store placement: usually stacked with other Entenmann’s loaf cakes and snack cakes, close to coffee and single-serve dessert items. Occasions: an easy grab for office breakroom treats, afternoon coffee runs, kid-friendly lunchbox add-ons, or a simple dessert for casual weeknight dinners. Brand positioning: Entenmann’s reads as a mainstream, nostalgia-driven brand — longstanding (since 1898) marketing toward families and adults seeking an affordable indulgence; its imagery and messaging emphasize “bakery” heritage and comfort rather than premium or health-forward claims. Label characteristics: packaging often highlights “baked” and generous portions, with bright, family-oriented branding; the ingredient list contains both “natural & artificial flavors,” but there are no organic or non-GMO certifications and preservatives are present, so any health halos are implicit (fresh-bakery vibe) rather than substantiated. Processing context: in plain language, this is a highly processed, ready-made bakery product made with refined flours, sugars, emulsifiers, modified starches and preservatives to extend shelf life and maintain texture. Sensory details: expect a dense, moist crumb with a soft, slightly oily mouthfeel and a visible chocolate swirl; the loaf comes in a clear plastic-tray package with sealed film for convenience, pre-sliced or sliceable at home, most often enjoyed with coffee or milk as a casual ritual or passed around at gatherings for easy sharing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.167
Servings per Container: 6
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars16g32%
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,, Eggs,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Invert, Sugar,, Glycerin,, Cocoa, (Processed, With, Alkali),, Whey,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Leavening, [Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate],, Glyceryl, Lactoesters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Salt,, Preservatives, [Potassium, Sorbate,, Sorbic, Acid,, Sodium, Propionate,, Phosphoric, Acid],, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Xanthan, Gum,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Coconut, Flour,, Soy, Flour..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Glyceryl Lactoesters Of Fatty Acids - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Propionate - 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 refined flours and sugars plus multiple additives (emulsifiers, modified starch, preservatives, artificial flavors) characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Loaf Cake, Marble

Ah, the age-old question! The Marble Loaf Cake can be a delightful treat, but calling it 'healthy' depends on what you’re comparing it to. It has a good dose of sugar and is on the sweeter side, so if you're looking for something to fuel a workout, this isn't the best option. Think of it more as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

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office-snack
movie-night

Vibe:

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