How much sugar is in Pillsbury?

Across the 10+ Pillsbury baked goods and frostings in our database, average added sugar is 14g per serving. None of the variants meet our Tier D threshold (≤5g added sugar per serving) for kids snacks.

Is Pillsbury healthy for kids?

Not by added-sugar standards. The American Heart Association recommends that 4-8 year olds get no more than 25g of added sugar per day total — a single serving of most Pillsbury baked goods and frostings accounts for a substantial share of that daily limit. We don't publish Pillsbury in our low-sugar catalog for kids.

What's a low-sugar alternative to Pillsbury?

Browse our sortable lists of low-sugar baked goods and frostings for kids — every option ranked by added sugar with full ingredient data. The top picks are zero-added-sugar.

Pillsbury

Sugar content & low-sugar alternatives for kids

Pillsbury is General Mills' refrigerated dough and frosting brand. The Pillsbury items we reviewed — Toaster Strudels, frostings, cinnamon rolls — average 14g of added sugar per serving. None qualify as low-sugar.

Why Pillsbury isn't in our published catalog

We reviewed 10+ Pillsbury baked goods and frostings from USDA and OpenFoodFacts data. Average added sugar is 14g per serving. None met our Tier D threshold (≤5g added sugar per serving), so the full lineup was archived from the published catalog. The page below routes to actually-low-sugar alternatives in the same format.

Browse low-sugar baked goods and frostings for kids

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Frequently asked questions

How much sugar is in Pillsbury?: Across the 10+ Pillsbury baked goods and frostings in our database, average added sugar is 14g per serving. None of the variants meet our Tier D threshold (≤5g added sugar per serving) for kids snacks.
Is Pillsbury healthy for kids?: Not by added-sugar standards. The American Heart Association recommends that 4-8 year olds get no more than 25g of added sugar per day total — a single serving of most Pillsbury baked goods and frostings accounts for a substantial share of that daily limit. We don't publish Pillsbury in our low-sugar catalog for kids.
What's a low-sugar alternative to Pillsbury?: Browse our sortable lists of low-sugar baked goods and frostings for kids — every option ranked by added sugar with full ingredient data. The top picks are zero-added-sugar.