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365 by Whole Foods Market, Buttermilk Pancakes, 16.5 Ounce
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📊 NOVA 4

365 by Whole Foods Market, Buttermilk Pancakes, 16.5 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
290
Calories
7g
Protein
8g
Sugars
550mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the breakfast aisle or frozen/refrigerated section as an easy heat-and-eat pancake option for weekend mornings or rushed school-day breakfasts. It feels nostalgic and comforting — a quick shortcut to uniform, fluffy pancakes with minimal effort. The ingredient list (refined enriched flour, added sugar, powdered dairy and eggs, emulsifier and industrial leavening blends) signals industrial formulation for consistent texture and shelf stability, a hallmark of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 PANCAKES
Servings per Container: 4
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium550mg24%
Total Carbohydrate47g17%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars8g
Protein7g
* 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

WATER, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (UNBLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), CANE, SUGAR, EXPELLER, PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL, LEAVENING, (MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE), BUTTERMILK, POWDER, POWDERED, EGGS, SALT, MALTED, BARLEY, EXTRACT, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, (EMULSIFIER)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower 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?

Contains refined ingredients, added sugar, powdered dairy/eggs, emulsifier and chemical leavening agents — industrial formulations and additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Buttermilk Pancakes, 16.5 Ounce

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These pancakes offer a decent balance of carbs and protein, making them a satisfying breakfast option. However, they do contain some sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, keep that in mind. It’s all about balance, right?

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
storm-prep

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomforting
$3.79
per package