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Cheesy Waffles, 8.4 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Cheesy Waffles, 8.4 OZ

BRAZI BITES
Available at Whole Foods
230
Calories
9g
Protein
2g
Sugars
580mg
Sodium
58
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot BRAZI BITES Cheesy Waffles in the frozen aisle as a heat-and-serve snack or quick brunch item — handy for weekend brunches, game-day spreads, or a lazy movie night. The product reads indulgent and comforting with a nostalgic cheesy-bread vibe while being sold for convenience. Its list of starches, whey protein isolate, emulsifiers and chemical leavening agents — plus gums for texture — signal industrial formulation and ultra-processing to ensure uniform texture and shelf stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 WAFFLES
Servings per Container: 3
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium580mg25%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Total Sugars2g
Protein9g
* 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, POTATO, STARCH, TAPIOCA, STARCH, BROWN, RICE, FLOUR, CANOLA, OIL, WHOLE, MILK, PARMESAN, CHEESE, POWDER, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, ENZYMES,, DISODIUM, PHOSPHATE), WHITE, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, ENZYMES), WHEY, PROTEIN, ISOLATE, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, EGGS, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, RICE, FLOUR,, AND, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE), SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, SALT, XANTHAN, GUM..

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?

The product contains industrial ingredients and additives (whey protein isolate, disodium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, xanthan gum, lecithin) and is designed as a ready-to-heat frozen snack — characteristics consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Cheesy Waffles, 8.4 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! These waffles pack a decent protein punch with 9 grams per serving, but they also contain 580 mg of sodium, which is a bit on the higher side. If you're looking for a fun breakfast treat that satisfies cheesy cravings, they definitely fit the bill, but they might not be the go-to for a daily health kick.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

convenientindulgentcomforting
$5.99
per package