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Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries, Chocolate Chip Drizzle 13.5 oz
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries, Chocolate Chip Drizzle 13.5 oz

Pop-Tarts
13.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
380
Calories
4g
Protein
33g
Sugars
450mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
107
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Store placement: You’ll find Pop-Tarts Frosted Chocolate Chip Drizzle in the breakfast aisle or the toaster pastries section of a typical American supermarket, shelved near other boxed toaster pastries, cereals, toaster waffles, and single-serve breakfast bars. Occasions: Positioned as an anytime sweet, it is marketed for rushed mornings, school lunchboxes, after-school snacks, and grab-and-go moments. Brand positioning: As one of Kellogg’s most recognizable convenience-snack brands, Pop-Tarts trades on nostalgia and kid-friendly fun — bright packaging, bold flavor names, and TV-centric advertising that targets families and young adults seeking a quick sugary treat. Label characteristics: Packaging emphasizes convenience and flavor rather than nutrition; you’ll see playful imagery and “frosted”/“chocolate” cues but no organic or whole-food claims. There are no natural-only assurances, and the ingredient list contains artificial flavors and color lakes. Processing context: This is an ultra-processed packaged pastry made through industrial baking and filling processes with multiple additives and emulsifiers for texture and shelf stability. Sensory details: Each foil-wrapped pastry offers a contrast of a soft, slightly crumbly chocolate-chip pastry crust, gooey chocolate-flavored filling, and a sweet chocolate drizzle that adds a glossy sheen and extra sweetness; the mouthfeel is moist and tender with a sugary finish. Packaging: sold in a 13.5 oz box with individually foil-sealed pastries for portability and toasting. Ritual: People commonly pop them in the toaster for a warm, crisp edge, microwave briefly for a softer result, or eat one straight from the foil alongside a glass of milk or coffee for a quick indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 4
Calories380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium450mg20%
Total Carbohydrate67g24%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars33g
Added Sugars30g60%
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

Ingredients:, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Soybean, And, Palm, Oil, (With, Tbhq, For, Freshness),, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Corn, Syrup,, Whey., Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Semisweet, Chocolate, Chips, (Sugar,, Chocolate,, Dextrose,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin,, Milkfat,, Vanilla, Extract),, Milk, Chocolate, (Sugar,, Milk,, Cocoa, Butter,, Chocolate),, Cocoa, Processed, With, Alkali,, Molasses,, Salt,, Wheat, Starch,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate),, Nonfat, Milk,, Caramel, Color,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavors,, Gelatin,, Xanthan, Gum,, Datem,, Yellow, 6, Lake,, Blue, 2, Lake,, Red, 40, Lake,, Egg, Whites,, Yellow, 5, Lake..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 6 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 2 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 Lake - 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?

This product is ultra-processed (NOVA 4): it contains refined flours, multiple added sugars (sugar, dextrose, HFCS, corn syrup), industrial oils with preservatives (TBHQ), flavorings, color additives, emulsifiers, and gums typical of industrial formulations rather than minimally processed ingredients.

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Common Questions about Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries, Chocolate Chip Drizzle 13.5 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These pastries are definitely a fun treat, but they’re high in sugar and don’t pack much in the way of fiber or protein. If you’re looking for a quick breakfast or snack, they can certainly hit the spot, but they're not exactly a superfood.

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