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Entenmann's Powdered Mini Donuts 11 oz
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Entenmann's Powdered Mini Donuts 11 oz

Entenmann's
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
270
Calories
3g
Protein
15g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
108
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Powdered Mini Donuts are a quintessential aisle staple: bite-sized, powdery cake donuts sold in an 11 oz retail pack that you’ll usually find in the bakery/snack cake section near other packaged donuts, snack cakes, and breakfast pastries. They slot into quick indulgence occasions—weekend brunches, after-school snacks, office treats, or a last-minute addition to a party platter. The brand leans on a long heritage and family-friendly positioning, evoking nostalgia and convenience; marketing targets busy households and parents seeking an affordable, familiar sweet that kids will love. The label tends to emphasize taste and tradition rather than wellness—claims like “made with care” or kosher certification may appear, but there are no organic or natural-certification claims, and the ingredient list includes artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. In plain processing context, this is a heavily manufactured, shelf-stable snack made with refined flours, added sugars, emulsifiers and stabilizers. Sensory details: each mini is a moist, golden cake center dusted in a fine cloud of powdered sugar that creates an instant, sticky-sweet mouthfeel, with a soft crumb and slight oily richness from vegetable shortenings; texture is tender and collapsing rather than chewy. Packaging is convenience-oriented — printed outer bag/box with an inner tray — designed for grab-and-go or pass-around service. Rituals include dunking in coffee or milk, packing a few into lunchboxes, or scattering on dessert trays; the product functions as an easy, shareable treat that signals casual celebration and simple comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 5
Calories270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars15g30%
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

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil),, Water,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm),, Soy, Flour,, Cornstarch,, Egg, Yolk,, Glycerin,, Interesterified, Soybean, Oil,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Sulfate),, Nonfat, Milk,, Wheat, Starch,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Artificial, Color,, Salt,, Tapioca, Starch,, Whey,, Preservatives, (Potassium, Sorbate,, Calcium, Propionate),, Buttermilk,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Wheat, Germ,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Polysorbate, 60,, Polyglycerol, Esters, of, Fatty, Acids,, Nutmeg, Oil,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavor,, Soy, Lecithin,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Wheat, Protein, Isolate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Artificial Color - Artificial coloring
  • 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?

Contains refined flours, added sugars, multiple emulsifiers, preservatives, artificial colors/flavors and interesterified oils, characteristic of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Powdered Mini Donuts 11 oz

The term 'healthy' can be a bit slippery when it comes to treats like these mini donuts. While they’re certainly delicious and can make for a fun snack, they are high in added sugars and fats, which means they’re best enjoyed in moderation. Think of them as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily staple!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

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