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Entenmann's Pop'ems Donut Holes, Rich Frosted
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Entenmann's Pop'ems Donut Holes, Rich Frosted

Entenmann's
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
2g
Protein
16g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
118
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann’s Pop'ems Donut Holes, Rich Frosted are bite-sized, shelf-stable donut balls sold in bright, family-oriented packaging. You'd typically find them in the supermarket center-store bakery/snack cake aisle alongside Hostess and Little Debbie products, often near coffee, muffin mixes and packaged pastries rather than the fresh bakery case. These mini frosted donuts are designed for quick indulgence — morning coffee breaks, casual weekend brunches, school lunchbox treats or snackable additions to party trays. Entenmann’s positions itself as a heritage American bakery brand: mainstream, nostalgic, and affordable, aimed at families, busy commuters and shoppers seeking a familiar comfort treat rather than a premium artisan pastry. The label leans on indulgence cues ("Rich Frosted") and family-friendly imagery; the product description notes kosher certification, but there’s no organic or whole-grain claim. Packaging often highlights taste and convenience rather than health, and ingredient statements include "natural and artificial flavors," which can create a mild "natural" halo despite many processing aids. In plain terms the product is produced with many industrial ingredients and additives common to mass-produced baked goods. Sensory notes: a soft, moist cakey center with a sweet, glossy frosting that yields an initial sugary snap and then a tender crumb; texturally, they are dense but pillowy. They come ready-to-eat in a sealed plastic tray or bag for grab-and-go serving; rituals include dunking in coffee, arranging on dessert platters, or passing around at casual gatherings where convenience and nostalgia drive the choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat23g29%
Saturated Fat13g65%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars16g
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,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil),, Water,, Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Kernel, And/Or, Palm),, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Cocoa, (Processed, With, Alkali),, Lactose,, Soy, Flour,, Invert, Sugar,, Egg, Yolk,, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Sulfate],, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavors,, Nonfat, Milk,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Salt,, Wheat, Starch,, Dextrose,, Tapioca, Starch,, Whey,, Buttermilk,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Wheat, Germ,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Polysorbate, 60,, Polyglycerol, Esters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Nutmeg, Oil,, Sorbitan, Tristearate,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Wheat, Protein, Isolate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta Carotene - 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?

The ingredient list contains multiple industrial formulations (hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, preservatives, gums, corn syrup solids, and 'natural and artificial flavors') and ready-to-eat manufactured structure, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) product.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Pop'ems Donut Holes, Rich Frosted

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Pop'ems are definitely a treat rather than a health food, with 320 calories and 16 grams of sugar per serving. They’re best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily snack.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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