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Eggo Buttermilk Pancakes 24ct
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Eggo Buttermilk Pancakes 24ct

Eggo
29.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
250
Calories
5g
Protein
10g
Sugars
520mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
61
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Eggo Buttermilk Pancakes (24 ct, 29.6 oz) sits in the frozen breakfast aisle, stacked near waffles, toaster pastries and other quick-make morning staples. You’ll spot the familiar bright blue Eggo box on middle shelves beside maple syrups and pancake toppings in endcaps during promotion weeks. This product is built for quick breakfasts at home, busy school mornings, casual weekend brunches, or for packing into coolers on road trips — any occasion that values speed and familiarity. Eggo’s brand positioning leans heavily on nostalgia and family convenience: a mass-market, kid-friendly breakfast icon that markets comfort, ease and routine to parents and children alike. Label claims emphasize “no artificial colors or flavors” and “good source of 8 vitamins and minerals,” but the pack is not organic and carries no natural/organic certification. The product is a ready-to-heat, industrially produced frozen item made from enriched flour, sweeteners, vegetable oil and added vitamins — in plain terms, a highly processed convenience food. Sensory experience is straightforward: the pancakes are soft and springy with a light, fluffy crumb and slightly crisped edges when toasted or oven-finished; they warm quickly in a microwave for a softer result or toast/oven for a golden exterior. Packaging is a retail cardboard box with an inner plastic bag holding the stacked pancakes; the reheating ritual is habitual—pop, heat, butter and syrup—evoking quick family mornings and childhood memories. With moderately high sodium and added sugar, these pancakes trade culinary complexity for predictability, speed and approachability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 8
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium520mg23%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars10g20%
Protein5g
* 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:, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean, And/Or, Canola),, Buttermilk,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin,, Eggs., Vitamins, And, Minerals:, Iron,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B12..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - 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?

Contains industrial ingredients and formulations such as high fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers (soy lecithin), refined/enriched flours, added vitamins/minerals and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with an ultraprocessed classification.

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Common Questions about Eggo Buttermilk Pancakes 24ct

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These pancakes pack some iron and B vitamins, which is nice, but they do have added sugars and are relatively low in fiber and protein. If you're looking for a quick breakfast, they can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially when paired with some fruit or yogurt.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
road-trip

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