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365 by Whole Foods Market, Family Pack Pancake Bites, 21.6 Ounce
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📊 NOVA 4

365 by Whole Foods Market, Family Pack Pancake Bites, 21.6 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
3g
Protein
10g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this family pack of pancake bites in the freezer breakfast section or on a weekend grocery run, aimed at busy households and kid-friendly mornings. It gives a nostalgic, convenient indulgence — like mini diner pancakes made effortless. The long ingredient list (emulsifiers, powdered milk and eggs, glycerine, leavening salts, ‘natural flavors’ and xanthan gum) and expectation of uniform, soft texture signal significant industrial processing typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 PIECES
Servings per Container: 12
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Total Sugars10g
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

WATER, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (NIACIN,, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), EXPELLER, PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL, CANE, SUGAR, WHEY, POWDER, (MILK), POWDERED, EGGS, GLYCERINE, BAKING, SODA, (SODIUM, BICARBONATE), SALT, SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE, CITRIC, ACID, SOY, LECITHIN, (EMULSIFIER), NATURAL, FLAVORS, XANTHAN, GUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - 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?

Multiple industrial ingredients (emulsifiers, stabilizers, powdered milk/eggs, flavorings) and a ready-to-heat format indicate formulation and processing beyond basic culinary techniques, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Family Pack Pancake Bites, 21.6 Ounce

The Family Pack Pancake Bites can be a fun addition to breakfast, but calling them 'healthy' depends on your perspective. With 190 calories and 10 grams of sugar per serving, they fit into a balanced diet for a treat, but they aren't a powerhouse of nutrients. If you're looking for a quick breakfast option, they're definitely convenient!

Perfect For

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back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

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$7.29
per package