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Little Debbie Honey Buns 6 ea
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Little Debbie Honey Buns 6 ea

Little Debbie
10.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
2g
Protein
13g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
113
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Little Debbie Honey Buns 6 ea are a shelf-stable boxed pastry commonly shelved in the grocery store bakery or snacks aisle, usually beside other packaged sweet rolls, toaster pastries, doughnuts, and convenience breakfast items. You’ll spot the familiar Little Debbie logo and a colorful box that signals a kid-friendly, value-driven treat aimed at families and budget-conscious shoppers. These honey buns are positioned as an indulgent, grab-and-go pastry for mornings, after-school snacks, road trips, or vending-machine style impulse buys. The label leans on nostalgic candy-shop vibes rather than health claims — there is no organic certification and the packaging emphasizes convenience and taste more than nutrition; small print lists enriched flour and “natural and artificial flavors,” which can create a mild health halo without substantive wellness credentials. In processing terms, this is a highly processed, shelf-stable packaged pastry made with refined flours, added sugars, palm and hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, preservatives, and flavorings to maintain texture and long shelf life. Sensory details: each bun is soft and cake-like with a tender crumb, cinnamon-sugar swirls, and a sticky sweet glaze; the texture is moist and slightly greasy from the oils. Packaging consists of a colorful outer box containing individually wrapped plastic packages, reinforcing the convenience ritual — pull one from the box for breakfast with coffee, tuck one into a lunchbox, or share on a road trip. Eating one often feels like a small, comforting indulgence rooted in Americana convenience snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars13g26%
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

Enriched, Bleached, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Barley, Malt,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, [Vitamin, B1],, Riboflavin, [Vitamin, B2],, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Sugar,, Palm, Oil,, Dextrose,, Palm, and, Soybean, Oils, with, TBHQ, and, Citric, Acid, to, Protect, Flavor,, Yeast,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Each, of, the, Following:, Corn, Starch,, Mono-and, Diglycerides,, Soy, Flour,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Salt,, Dried, Eggs,, Leavening, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda),, Wheat, Starch,, DATEM,, Preservatives, (Calcium, Propionate,, Sorbic, Acid,, Potassium, Sorbate),, Dried, Honey,, Soy, Lecithin,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Calcium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Agar,, Cinnamon,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors, (Contains, Lemon),, Citric, Acid,, Soybean, Oil,, Cocoa,, Enzymes,, Titanium, Dioxide, (Color),, Ascorbic, Acid,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Hydrogenated, Soybean, Oil,, Calcium, Peroxide,, Annatto, Extract,, Turmeric, Extract..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Hydrogenated Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono-and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Titanium Dioxide - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
  • Turmeric Extract - 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 includes refined enriched flour, added sugars, hydrogenated and palm oils, emulsifiers, preservatives, artificial flavors, and colorants — hallmarks of ultra-processed foods designed for long shelf life and convenience.

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Common Questions about Little Debbie Honey Buns 6 ea

Well, it depends on your definition of healthy! The Honey Bun packs a good amount of sugar and fat, which means it's more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet snack to enjoy occasionally, it's perfectly fine — just keep an eye on portion sizes!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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