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The Father's Table 6 Inch Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

The Father's Table 6 Inch Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

Fathers Table
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
390
Calories
4g
Protein
25g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
138
Ingredients

What You Should Know

The Father's Table 6 Inch Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake is a small, indulgent refrigerated dessert you’d spot in the bakery/dairy case of a supermarket, shelved near other single-serving cheesecakes, sliced cakes, and specialty pies. Packaged in a clear plastic clamshell that shows the swirled red topping and golden crust, it reads as a gourmet convenience item — an easy finish to a weeknight meal or a centerpiece at a small celebration. Shoppers grab it for dinner parties, birthday gatherings, holiday potlucks, or to upgrade a casual movie night without baking. The Fathers Table brand positions itself as comfort-forward and traditional, appealing to value-conscious shoppers who want a handcrafted look with store-bought convenience; marketing leans into nostalgia and approachable indulgence rather than artisanal provenance. Label cues include a prominent “Gourmet” descriptor and “0 g trans fat,” which give a health-halo effect, but there are no organic or non-GMO seals and the ingredient list includes artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. In plain terms this is a highly processed bakery product made from assembled dairy components, stabilizers, emulsifiers and molded crusts, designed for long shelf life and uniform texture. Sensory notes: a dense, creamy filling with a tang of cream cheese and sour cream, a soft whole-wheat-style crust, and a sweet, slightly syrupy strawberry swirl with bright artificial color. The eating ritual is casual — slice, serve cold from the fridge, or present whole on a dessert plate — and the clear packaging invites impulse purchases for last-minute entertaining or an everyday treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cake
Servings per Container: 4
Calories390
% Daily Value*
Total Fat22g28%
Saturated Fat10g50%
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars25g
Protein4g
* 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,, Cream, Cheese, [Cream,, Milk,, Salt,, Xanthan,, Carob, Bean, and, Guar, Gums],, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Margarine, [Palm, Oil,, Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Vegetable, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Soy, Lecithin,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Citric, Acid,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Whey],, Sour, Cream, [Cream,, Water,, Non-Fat, Milk, Solids,, Starch, (Modified),, Guar, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Carrageenan,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Citrate, and, Natural, Culture],, Strawberry, Filling, [Water,, Sugar,, Strawberries,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Erythorbic, Acid,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Calcium, Carrageenan,, Artificial, Flavor,, FD&C, Red, 40, &, Blue, 1],, Water,, Milk,, Palm, Oil,, Salt,, Eggs,, Wheat, Flour,, Soybean, Oil,, Corn, Starch,, Food, Starch-Modified,, Artificial, Flavor,, Cinnamon,, Xanthan, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Artificial, Color, [Water,, FD&C, Yellow, 5, &, 6,, Sodium, Benzoate,, Citric, Acid],, Baking, Soda,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Mono-and, Diglycerides,, Apocarotenal, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Vegetable Mono & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • FD&C Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Yellow 6 - 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 multiple industrial ingredients (artificial colors/flavors, preservatives, emulsifiers, modified starches) and reconstituted components indicative of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about The Father's Table 6 Inch Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy'! This cheesecake packs a good amount of calories and sugar, so it’s more of a dessert treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet indulgence in moderation, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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movie-night
holiday-baking

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