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The Father's Table Cheesecake, Pumpkin Swirl 16 oz
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The Father's Table Cheesecake, Pumpkin Swirl 16 oz

The Father's Table
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
390
Calories
5g
Protein
22g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
123
Ingredients

What You Should Know

The Fathers Table Cheesecake, Pumpkin Swirl (16 oz) reads like a seasonally themed, ready-to-serve dessert you would find in the refrigerated deli or bakery case of a mainstream supermarket, tucked near other packaged cheesecakes, seasonal pies, and grab-and-go desserts. It fits shopping trips for holiday dinners, weekend brunches, and casual potlucks where an easy, festive dessert is needed. The brand name and packaging lean into a homey, family-table sensibility, evoking traditional recipes and comfort food rather than artisan or organic positioning. On the label you might spot subtle natural-sounding claims such as natural flavors or vitamin fortification ingredients listed, but there is no overt organic certification; the presentation trades on convenience and seasonal appeal rather than nutrition halos or kid-focused cartoon branding. From a processing perspective this is an industrially assembled bakery product that combines dairy components, vegetable fats, stabilizers, emulsifiers, colorants, and syrups to achieve consistent texture and shelf performance. Sensory notes: the filling is dense and creamy with a silky cream cheese mouthfeel punctuated by a warmly spiced pumpkin ribbon, sweet brown sugar tones, and a hint of caramel color depth; the whole-wheat crust offers a slightly chewy, grainy contrast and a buttery-margarine lift. The package is a single 16-ounce molded cake or container intended to be sliced and served straight from the fridge, making it a ritual of quick slicing, plating, and sharing at gatherings or family dinners when a ready-made seasonal dessert is desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories390
% Daily Value*
Total Fat24g31%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars22g
Added Sugars20g40%
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

Cheesecake, (Cream, Cheese, (Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk, and, Cream,, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum),, Skim, Milk,, Sugar,, Pumpkin, Puree,, Sour, Cream, (Cultured, Milk, and, Cream,, Enzymes),, Palm, Oil,, Non-Fat, Dry, Milk,, Eggs,, Whey,, Brown, Sugar,, Cornstarch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Water,, Milk,, Egg, Yolk, Powder,, Glucose, Syrup,, Caramel, Color,, Soybean, Oil,, Guar, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Wheat, Flour,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Spices,, Milk, Powder,, Egg, White, Powder,, Apocarotenal, (Color),, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Enzymes,, Soy, Lecithin,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Turmeric,, Acacia,, Beta-Carotene, (Color),, Vitamin, A, Palmitate),, Crust, (Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Margarine, (Palm, Oil,, Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor, [Includes, Milk],, Soy, Lecithin,, Beta-Carotane, [Color],, Vitamin, A, Palmitate),, Wheat, Flour,, Soybean, Oil,, Sugar,, Brown, Sugar,, Glucose, Syrup,, Cinnamon,, Salt)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
  • Apocarotenal - Artificial coloring
  • Beta-Carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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 item contains multiple industrial ingredients and formulations such as emulsifiers, stabilizers (gums), glucose syrup, margarine, colorants, and reconstituted dairy ingredients, indicating it is an ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about The Father's Table Cheesecake, Pumpkin Swirl 16 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This cheesecake is rich and indulgent, with 390 calories per serving. It's not exactly a health food, but if you're treating yourself, it offers a nice balance of creamy pumpkin goodness and sweet flavors. Just remember, everything in moderation!

Perfect For

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