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Alexia Sweet Potato Waffle
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Alexia Sweet Potato Waffle

Alexia
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
2g
Protein
8g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Alexia Sweet Potato Waffle arrives in the frozen aisle, shelved alongside other frozen potato products — waffle fries, hash browns and sweet potato fries — often near brands that tout premium or gourmet sides. Shoppers grab it during grocery runs for weekend brunch, quick weeknight dinners, or as a snappy side at casual get-togethers. The brand positions itself as an elevated convenience item: rustic, pantry-friendly comfort food with a slightly upscale spin that appeals to busy families and shoppers seeking plant-forward or vegetable-forward options without the work. Packaging leans on natural imagery — a photograph of orange sweet potatoes and golden waffles, simple typefaces and callouts like “made from sweet potatoes” and “sea salt” — but the box typically does not carry organic certification. Label language leans into health halos (“real sweet potatoes”) and ingredient-focused cues rather than explicit kid-targeting graphics; it reads as adult-friendly convenience rather than a children’s snack. In plain terms, this is a highly processed frozen convenience product assembled from whole sweet potatoes plus extracted starches, vegetable oils and stabilizers. Sensory expectations are straightforward: crisp, ridged exterior after baking or air-frying, tender, sweet interior, and a slightly caramelized sweetness countered by salt and warm spices; each waffle is portioned for oven or air-fryer preparation, in a resealable bag or box that facilitates quick reheating. Rituals around use include brunch plating with eggs, stacking as a sandwich base, or serving a pile of waffles at a game-day spread — fast, familiar, and designed to fit into American convenience-food culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 7
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars3g6%
Protein2g
* 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

Sweet, Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, High, Oleic, Canola,, Canola,, Sunflower),, Corn, Starch,, Rice, Flour,, Sugar,, Tapioca, Dextrin,, Sea, Salt,, Garlic, Powder,, Onion, Powder,, Chili, Pepper,, Red, Pepper,, Dried, Yeast,, Black, Pepper,, Spice,, Gluconic, Acid,, Xanthan, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • high oleic canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 whole sweet potatoes but also multiple refined starches, vegetable oil blends, dextrins, gums and additives; formulation and frozen ready-to-heat format align with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Alexia Sweet Potato Waffle

The Sweet Potato Waffle can be a tasty addition to your meal rotation, but 'healthy' is a relative term. With 180 calories and 8g of fat per serving, it’s not exactly a superfood, but it does offer some fiber and a unique flavor twist. It’s great for a quick bite, especially when paired with a protein source, but don't expect it to replace your leafy greens anytime soon!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientnostalgicindulgent
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