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Pillsbury Toaster Donut Frosted
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Pillsbury Toaster Donut Frosted

Pillsbury
9.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
280
Calories
5g
Protein
12g
Sugars
310mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
61
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Toaster Donut Frosted is a frozen, heat-and-eat breakfast treat commonly shelved in the supermarket freezer aisle alongside other quick breakfast options like toaster pastries, frozen waffles, and pre-baked muffins. You are most likely to spot it near family-sized breakfast packs and kids' morning staples, often displayed with bright, kid-friendly art that emphasizes frosting and sweetness. This product fits shopping occasions such as rushed weekday breakfasts, back-to-school runs, and casual weekend brunches when convenience and familiarity win out. It is positioned as a mainstream, family-oriented comfort brand: Pillsbury brings a nostalgic, approachable image that appeals to parents buying for children as well as adults seeking an indulgent, no-fuss morning pick-me-up. Marketing leans on ease and flavor rather than health; the label features fun, colorful imagery and product descriptors like frosted rather than nutrition claims, and there is no organic certification—ingredient statements include both natural and artificial flavors and enriched flour, which some shoppers interpret as fortified or wholesome. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed frozen bakery item containing refined flours, added sugars, industrial oils, emulsifiers, non-nutritive sweeteners, and preservatives. Sensory-wise, the donut presents a soft, cake-like crumb that crisps slightly at the edges when toasted, topped by a sweet, creamy frosting that can become glossy when warmed; typical packaging is a cardboard box containing a tray of frozen donuts or sleeves for easy toasting. Rituals around the product center on quick breakfast routines: pop into the toaster, enjoy with coffee or milk, and share with kids as a familiar treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 3
Calories280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate45g16%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars11g22%
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, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Niacin,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Palm, and, Soybean, Oil,, Sugar,, Corn, Starch., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Dextrose,, Salt,, Whey,, Dried, Yeast,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Baking, Soda,, Polysorbate, 60,, Sucralose,, Xanthan, Gum,, Preservatives, (Potassium, Sorbate,, TBHQ,, Citric, Acid),, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • Citric 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (refined bleached enriched flour, palm and soybean oil, high fructose corn syrup, sucralose, emulsifiers, preservatives) and is formulated and packaged for ready-to-eat convenience, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Toaster Donut Frosted

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These donuts offer a quick treat with 280 calories for two, but they also come with 12g of sugar and some processed ingredients. If you're looking for a snack that’s a bit more nutrient-dense, you might want to save these for an occasional indulgence rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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