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365 by Whole Foods Market, Belgian Waffles, 11.6 Ounce
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📊 NOVA 4

365 by Whole Foods Market, Belgian Waffles, 11.6 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
250
Calories
3g
Protein
15g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these in the freezer aisle among other ready-to-heat breakfast items or grab a box when you want a quick, indulgent weekend brunch at home. They project a nostalgic, bakery-like vibe — crisp edges and a buttery, eggy interior — while promising convenience and comfort. The ingredient list includes real butter and eggs but also industrial touches like invert sugar syrup, soy lecithin and “natural flavor,” which point to factory processing that shapes texture and shelf-life and aligns with ultra-processed formulations.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 WAFFLE
Servings per Container: 6
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars15g
Protein3g
* 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

WHEAT, FLOUR, CULTURED, BUTTER, (CREAM,, LACTIC, ACID, STARTER, CULTURE), PEARL, SUGAR, WATER, EGGS, INVERT, SUGAR, SYRUP, YEAST, SOY, FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, SOY, LECITHIN, (EMULSIFIER), NATURAL, FLAVOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soy - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Although the product contains recognizable ingredients (wheat flour, cultured butter, eggs), it is a ready-to-heat packaged waffle with added invert sugar syrup, an emulsifier (soy lecithin) and 'natural flavor,' indicating industrial formulation and processing consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Belgian Waffles, 11.6 Ounce

Ah, the age-old question! While these waffles can be a tasty treat, they're not exactly what you'd call a health food. With 250 calories and 15 grams of sugar per waffle, they’re more of an indulgent breakfast option rather than a daily staple. It’s all about balance—enjoying them occasionally can fit into a well-rounded diet!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenient
$4.29
per package