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Entenmann's Original Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Entenmann's Original Chocolate Chip Cookies

Entenmann's
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
10g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Original Chocolate Chip Cookies are packaged in a clear plastic tray or resealable bag and typically sit on the grocery store bakery aisle alongside other packaged cookies, snack cakes, and convenience baked goods rather than in the fresh bakery counter. You might find them near family-sized snack selections, lunchbox items, and coffee accessories. These cookies are positioned as a familiar, homestyle indulgence—an every-day treat marketed to families and busy shoppers who want a reliable, nostalgic snack. The brand leans on heritage and comfort, evoking childhood memories and easy entertaining rather than gourmet or health-forward audiences. Labeling highlights taste and tradition rather than nutrition; there are no organic or clean-label claims and the package may use phrases like “original recipe” or “homestyle,” with kosher certification noted. Visually the branding is warm and family-friendly, not explicitly targeted to children with cartoon mascots but certainly appealing to parents packing lunches. In plain language, these cookies are a highly processed packaged baked good made from refined flours, added sugars, emulsifiers, modified starches, and gums. Sensory details: each cookie is soft-chewy with a slightly cakey crumb, scattered creamy chocolate chips, and a lightly sweet, buttery mouthfeel from vegetable shortening. The ritual is casual—snack straight from the bag, pair with coffee or milk, or tuck into lunchboxes and road trips. Because they’re pre-portioned and shelf-stable, these cookies serve as convenient, transportable comforts for quick indulgence, potlucks, and on-the-go cravings in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 11
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars10g20%
Protein1g
* 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

Wheat, Flour,, Chocolate, Chips, [Sugar,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Cocoa, Butter,, Dextrose,, Chocolate, Liquor, (Processed, With, Alkali),, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanillin,, Vanilla, Extract],, Sugar,, Vegetable, Shortening, [Palm,, Soybean, Oils],, Invert, Sugar,, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Wheat, Starch,, Eggs,, Glycerin,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Molasses,, Baking, Soda,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Salt,, Whey,, Artificial, Flavors,, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - 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 (modified starch, gums, artificial flavors), refined flours, and processed fats and sugars typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Original Chocolate Chip Cookies

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? Entenmann's Original Chocolate Chip Cookies are a treat — they offer a tasty indulgence with 140 calories per serving. But they do contain added sugars and aren't particularly high in fiber or protein, so it's best to enjoy them in moderation alongside a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

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