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BelVita Soft Baked Breakfast Biscuits, Banana Bread
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BelVita Soft Baked Breakfast Biscuits, Banana Bread

Belvita
8.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
3g
Protein
9g
Sugars
120mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
78
Ingredients

What You Should Know

BelVita Soft Baked Banana Bread Breakfast Biscuits present themselves as an on-the-go, comfort-oriented breakfast in the breakfast-bar aisle, typically shelved near granola bars, instant oatmeal cups, toaster pastries and single-serve coffee pods. Shoppers reach for them when they want a portable morning option—commuters, busy parents packing lunches, and office workers grabbing a quick bite between meetings. The brand leans into a wholesome, time-saving image: slow-release carbs, whole grain content, and a homey banana-bread flavor suggest an attempt to combine nutrition messaging with bakery-style indulgence. Packaging is single-serve film-wrapped bars inside a retail box, marketed toward adults who want convenient, steady-energy mornings rather than children’s bright character branding; label copy emphasizes ‘‘no high-fructose corn syrup’’ and ‘‘no artificial colors or flavors’’ and lists whole grain grams per serving as a health halo, though it is not organic and carries no USDA organic certification. Sensory cues: the bars are soft and chewy rather than crunchy, with a moist banana-puree and raisin note, a dense crumb from enriched flours and oils, and cinnamon-highlighted natural flavoring; eating one is a quick ritual—unwrap, pair with coffee or yogurt, and go. Processing context: made through industrial baking with multiple formulated ingredients and additives (e.g., polydextrose, glycerin, lecithin) to deliver texture, shelf life and sweetness. In American grocery culture these bars sit at the intersection of convenience and perceived wholesomeness: a packaged shortcut to a ‘‘homemade’’ breakfast experience for busy mornings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars7g14%
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

INGREDIENTS:, WHOLE, GRAIN, BLEND, (CRACKED, BUCKWHEAT,, ROLLED, OATS,, RYE, FLAKES),, ENRICHED, BLEACHED, FLOUR, [WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, (VITAMIN, B1),, RIBOFLAVIN, (VITAMIN, B2),, FOLIC, ACID],, CANOLA, OIL,, SUGAR,, WHOLE, GRAIN, WHEAT, FLOUR,, RAISIN, PASTE,, POLYDEXTROSE,, BANANA, PUREE,, WHEAT, STARCH,, GLYCERIN,, INVERT, SUGAR,, CORNSTARCH,, MOLASSES,, BAKING, SODA,, SOY, LECITHIN,, SALT,, NATURAL, FLAVOR, (INCLUDES, CINNAMON),, FERRIC, ORTHOPHOSPHATE, (IRON),, NIACINAMIDE,, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE, (VITAMIN, B6),, RIBOFLAVIN, (VITAMIN, B2),, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, (VITAMIN, B1)., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, SOY., MAY, CONTAIN:, PEANUT,, TREE, NUTS..

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?

This product is ultra-processed due to its industrially formulated ingredients (enriched flours, added sugars, canola oil, polydextrose, glycerin, emulsifiers and natural flavors) and manufacturing processes that combine and reconstitute components for texture, shelf life and convenience.

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Common Questions about BelVita Soft Baked Breakfast Biscuits, Banana Bread

The BelVita Soft Baked Breakfast Biscuit isn't a health food per se, but it can fit into a balanced diet. With 4 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein, it’s a decent option for a quick snack or breakfast on the go. Just remember, 'healthy' can vary based on individual dietary needs and what you're comparing it to!

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