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Pillsbury Toaster Donut Boston Cream
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Pillsbury Toaster Donut Boston Cream

Pillsbury
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
340
Calories
5g
Protein
20g
Sugars
360mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
93
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’ll typically find Pillsbury Toaster Donut Boston Cream in the refrigerated bakery aisle or near other refrigerated dough and ready-to-bake breakfast items (think biscuit dough, cinnamon rolls, toaster strudels). Shelves are often stacked with brightly colored boxes showing glossy, cream-filled donut images, sitting close to pancake mixes and toaster pastries. This product reads as a quick, celebratory breakfast or snack: ideal for rushed school mornings, a lazy weekend brunch, or a small indulgence at a potluck. The Pillsbury brand leans into family-friendly, all-American baking nostalgia — easy-to-prepare, fun foods that recall childhood treats — and targets busy households who want something impressive with minimal effort. Packaging uses bold, cheerful photography and simple preparation cues rather than organic or artisan claims; you won’t find organic certification, and ingredient complexity belies any “natural” impression despite smiling branding. In plain processing terms this is an industrially formulated, ready-to-toast pastry made with refined flours, sugars, fats, preservatives and multiple emulsifiers and gums. Sensory notes: the donut is soft and cakey with a slightly oily crumb, a thin shiny glaze and a viscous, sweet custard-style filling; toasting warms the exterior and slightly crisps the edges while loosening the creamy center. The ritual is simple — slide into the toaster or heat briefly — and it’s often eaten standing at the counter, paired with coffee or juice. Visually and texturally it promises an indulgent, familiar treat more than a health-forward choice, and its convenience and sweet profile keep it a staple for quick celebratory breakfasts and kid-focused occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 3
Calories340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Sodium360mg16%
Total Carbohydrate55g20%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars20g
Added Sugars19g38%
Protein5g
* 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, Flour, Bleached,, Water,, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm,, Soybean,, Fractionated, Palm, Kernel,, Fractionated, Palm),, Sugar,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Corn, Syrup,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Corn, Starch,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Dextrose,, Salt,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Dried, Yeast,, Whey, Powder,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Invert, Sugar,, Unsweetened, Chocolate,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Polysorbate, 60,, Titanium, Dioxide, (for, Color),, Sodium, Acid, Sulfate,, Baking, Soda,, Preservatives, (Potassium, Sorbate,, TBHQ,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Benzoate),, Sodium, Citrate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Sucralose,, Gellan, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Yellow, 5,, Carrageenan,, Yellow, 6..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • 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 many industrial ingredients (high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrups, emulsifiers, gums, artificial colors, and preservatives) and is formulated for convenience, which classifies it as ultra-processed (NOVA group 4).

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Toaster Donut Boston Cream

Defining 'healthy' can be tricky! While the Boston Cream donut certainly satisfies a sweet tooth, it’s packed with added sugars and some preservatives. It’s a fun treat to enjoy occasionally, but if you're looking for something nutrient-dense, you might want to save this for a special breakfast or snack.

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