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Eggo Frozen Pancakes, Chocolatey Chip 14.8 oz
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Eggo Frozen Pancakes, Chocolatey Chip 14.8 oz

Eggo
14.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
6g
Protein
12g
Sugars
490mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
70
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Eggo Frozen Pancakes, Chocolatey Chip (14.8 oz) is a familiar frozen breakfast staple you’ll find in the supermarket’s frozen breakfast aisle, shelved near waffles, toaster pastries, and other frozen pancakes. Packaged in a colorful cardboard box with an inner plastic bag, these pre-cooked pancakes are designed for quick microwave, toaster, or oven reheating. They slot into quick-shopping lists for busy mornings, back-to-school breakfasts, lazy weekend brunches, or an easy kid-friendly weekend treat. The product leans on Eggo’s long-standing family-oriented brand identity — playful, nostalgia-driven, and aimed at parents seeking convenience plus a smile for young children. Marketing emphasizes heritage, taste, and convenience, with label callouts such as “good source of 8 vitamins and minerals” and “colors and flavors from natural sources,” while not claiming organic certification. Bright packaging and the chocolate chip variety make a clear appeal to kids and families. In plain terms, these pancakes are made in an industrial process using enriched flours, added sugars, emulsifiers and flavorings, and are ready-to-heat rather than freshly made. Sensory notes: when heated they emit a warm, sweet aroma; the exterior is slightly crisp if toasted or oven-warmed, while the interior is soft and cake-like with pockets of semi-sweet chocolate that melt into occasional gooey bites. Typical rituals include a rushed weekday microwave zap or a leisurely toaster/oven crisping with butter and syrup, or as a portable breakfast on the go. Overall, they occupy a cultural niche as comforting, convenient, and instantly recognizable frozen breakfast food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium490mg21%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars12g
Protein6g
* 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,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean, And/Or, Canola),, Semisweet, Chocolate, (Sugar,, Chocolate,, Dextrose,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin),, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Salt,, Fructose,, Soy, Lecithin,, Eggs,, Whey,, Natural, Flavor., 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 industrially formulated ingredients (enriched flours, added sugars, emulsifiers, flavors, and fortification) and is factory-processed into a ready-to-heat product, characteristics typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Eggo Frozen Pancakes, Chocolatey Chip 14.8 oz

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These pancakes are a fun, quick breakfast option that packs in some carbs and a bit of protein, but they aren't exactly a superfood. If you're looking for a balanced start to your day, pairing them with some fruit or yogurt can help round out the meal.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
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