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The Father's Table 6 Inch Variety Cheesecake
Bakery
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The Father's Table 6 Inch Variety Cheesecake

Fathers Table
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
2g
Protein
13g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
209
Ingredients

What You Should Know

The Father's Table 6 Inch Variety Cheesecake is a ready-made, refrigerated dessert that reads like an every‑occasion indulgence. You’ll usually find it in the refrigerated prepared desserts or bakery case, shelved near packaged pies, tiramisù cups, pound cakes and tubs of whipped topping — sometimes adjacent to specialty dairy items like cream cheese and dessert toppings. Packaged as a 6‑inch, 16‑ounce round (often in a clear plastic clamshell), it markets itself as “Gourmet” and “New York Style” with flavor callouts like Fudge Brownie, Strawberry Swirl and Chocolate Marble. The branding leans nostalgic and celebratory — a small, shareable centerpiece for birthdays, potlucks or weeknight treats — aimed at value-minded families and convenience shoppers who want a store-ready dessert with an upscale-sounding name. Label cues include “Gourmet” and “Trans fat free,” and ingredients list both “natural” and “artificial” flavors, but there’s no organic or non‑GMO certification; the pack trades artisan vocabulary for industrial convenience. In plain terms the product is highly processed, containing multiple stabilizers, emulsifiers, preservatives, added sweeteners and modified starches. Sensory notes: dense, creamy slices with a smooth, slightly aerated cream-cheese filling, a sweet, buttery graham crumb base and pockets of fudgy or fruity swirl; chocolate chips add intermittent snap. The ritual is simple — chill, slice, plate and serve with coffee or as a casual party dessert — and the single‑use packaging makes transport and cleanup easy. It fits squarely in American grocery culture as a quick, celebratory dessert that looks homemade on the table but is made for shelf life and convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.125
Servings per Container: 8
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars13g
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,, Cream, Cheese, [Cream,, Milk,, Salt,, Xanthan,, Carob, Bean, and, Guar, Gums),, Graham, Crumb, [Wheat, Flour,, Graham, Flour,, Sugar,, Soy, Oil,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Baking, Soda],, Water,, 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,, Milk,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Guar, and, Carob, Bean, Gums,, Carrageenan,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Citrate,, Natural, Culture],, Milk,, Palm, Oil,, Egg,, Soy, Oil,, Wheat, Flour, (Bleached),, Strawberry, Filling, (Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Strawberries,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Gellan, Gum,, Sodium, Benzoate, and, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservatives),, Malic, Acid,, Salt,, Citric, Acid,, Caramel, Color,, Artificial, Color, (Red, 40)],, Wheat, Flour, (Bleached),, Cocoa,, Corn, Starch,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Chocolate, Chips, [Sugar,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin, (Emulsifier),, Vanilla],, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Milk,, Evaporated, Milk, [Milk,, Dipotassium, Phosphate,, Carrageenan],, Xanthan,, Carob, Bean, and, Guar, Gums,, Cream, (with, Carrageenan,, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Polysorbate, 80),, Baking, Powder, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Cornstarch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Cinnamon,, Shortening, (Partially, Hydrogenated, Palm, Soybean, and, Cottonseed, Oils),, Salt,, Modified, Food, Starch, (Cornstarch,, Agar,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Cellulose, Gum),, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Apocarotenal, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - 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 many industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, modified starches, emulsifiers, preservatives, artificial flavors/colors) and is formulated for shelf life and uniformity, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about The Father's Table 6 Inch Variety Cheesecake

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! The cheesecake isn't exactly a health food, but it can be a delightful treat in moderation. It's rich and creamy, so if you're looking for a dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, it fits the bill without being overly indulgent compared to many other desserts.

Perfect For

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party-dessert

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