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365 by Whole Foods Market, Original Pancake Bites, 10.8 Ounce
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📊 NOVA 4

365 by Whole Foods Market, Original Pancake Bites, 10.8 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
3g
Protein
10g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these Original Pancake Bites in the frozen breakfast or ready-to-eat breakfast section—an easy grab for rushed mornings, kids' lunches, or a lazy weekend brunch when you want pancake flavor without the cooking. The product reads convenient and mildly indulgent; the presence of powdered eggs and whey, emulsifiers, gums and other additives points to industrial formulation that produces a uniform, shelf-stable texture typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 PIECES
Servings per Container: 6
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, SODIUM, BICARBONATE, SALT, SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOS-, PHATE, CITRIC, ACID, SOY, LECITHIN, (EMULSIFIER), NATURAL, FLAVORS, XANTHAN, GUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - 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?

The ingredient list includes reconstituted dairy/egg powders, added sugars, emulsifiers (soy lecithin), stabilizers (xanthan gum), humectants (glycerine) and chemical leavening agents, indicating industrial formulations and processing consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Original Pancake Bites, 10.8 Ounce

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! If you're looking for a quick breakfast option, these bites offer a decent balance of carbs and protein, but they aren't exactly a superfood. They do contain some added sugars and are not high in fiber, so while they can fit into a balanced diet, they might not be the star of your breakfast table every day.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
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Vibe:

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$4.19
per package