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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 find BRAZI BITES Cheesy Waffles in the freezer aisle or on a party tray — a quick heat-and-eat option for game nights, movie nights, or rushed lunches. The product gives an indulgent, comforting, slightly nostalgic snack vibe, while its airy texture and long list of industrial ingredients and additives hint at factory processing and formulation for convenience 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?

Contains multiple industrially processed ingredients and additives (whey protein isolate, disodium phosphate, xanthan gum, sunflower lecithin, cheese powders, leavening blends) and is formulated for convenience and long shelf/stability, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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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

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenient
$5.99
per package