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Entenmann's Pumpkin Loaf Cake, 13 oz, Loaf Cake, Box
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📊 NOVA 4

Entenmann's Pumpkin Loaf Cake, 13 oz, Loaf Cake, Box

Entenmann's
13 oz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
2g
Protein
19g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
61
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Pumpkin Loaf Cake is a mass‑market, seasonal boxed loaf you would find on the supermarket bakery aisle or in the center‑store baked goods section near other packaged cakes, muffins, and store‑brand snack loaves. The familiar Entenmann’s box sits on shelves close to coffee, canned pumpkin and seasonal dessert mixes during fall. It suits quick occasions like weekend brunches, office potlucks, school snack time, or as an easy dessert for holiday gatherings when shoppers want convenience over from‑scratch baking. Entenmann’s positions itself as a heritage American brand—longstanding, family friendly, and comfort‑oriented—appealing to shoppers seeking nostalgic, ready‑to‑serve treats rather than artisanal or health‑focused options. The label leans on indulgent cues such as “moist” and “classic,” while lacking organic certification; packaging may reference flavor and tradition but includes no prominent “natural” or clean‑label claims beyond generic flavor descriptors. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed, industrially produced loaf with added emulsifiers, gums, and preservatives to stabilize texture and shelf life. Sensory notes: a soft, fine crumb with moistness from glycerin and oil, a mild spiced pumpkin aroma and sweet molasses highlights, and a tender sliceable texture. Packaging is a printed cardboard box with inner plastic wrap, intended for easy storage and serving; rituals include slicing for coffee time, offering on dessert plates, or packing single slices for on‑the‑go snacks. The overall story: a convenient, comforting seasonal staple that trades culinary craft for consistency, shelf stability, and immediate gratification.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.167
Servings per Container: 6
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars19g
Added Sugars18g36%
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,, Pumpkin, Puree,, Eggs,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Water,, Glycerin,, Molasses,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Leavening, [Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate],, Whey,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Glyceryl, Lactoesters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Salt,, Preservatives, [Potassium, Sorbate,, Sorbic, Acid,, Sodium, Propionate,, Phosphoric, Acid],, Dextrose,, Spices,, Cinnamon,, Xanthan, Gum,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Cellulose, Gum,, 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
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Phosphoric Acid - 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?

The ingredient list contains multiple industrial additives (emulsifiers, modified starch, preservatives, gums, and artificial flavors) and the product is an industrially formulated packaged loaf, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Pumpkin Loaf Cake, 13 oz, Loaf Cake, Box

Well, that really depends on your definition of healthy! The Pumpkin Loaf Cake does contain added sugars and preservatives, which might not be ideal if you're looking for whole food options. However, it can be a delightful treat in moderation, especially during the fall months when pumpkin spice everything is in the air!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
holiday-baking
movie-night

Vibe:

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