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Eggo Frozen Pancakes, Frozen Breakfast, Breakfast Food, Buttermilk, 14.8oz Box, 12 Pancakes 
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Eggo Frozen Pancakes, Frozen Breakfast, Breakfast Food, Buttermilk, 14.8oz Box, 12 Pancakes 

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

What You Should Know

Eggo Buttermilk Frozen Pancakes live in the freezer aisle, shelved with other ready-to-heat breakfast items such as waffles, toaster pastries and frozen breakfast sandwiches, often near pancake syrups and breakfast combos. They fit into quick-morning runs, supermarket stock-ups for family breakfasts, and grab-and-go meals for busy school days or lazy weekend brunches. The Eggo brand leans on warm nostalgia and family-friendly comfort — bright blue packaging, simple product photography, and copy that evokes childhood memories — positioning the product toward parents shopping for kids and adults who want an easy, familiar breakfast. Label claims emphasize convenience and reassurance: “good source of 8 vitamins and minerals” and “no artificial colors or flavors,” but there is no organic or whole-grain certification; the ingredient list shows enriched flour, high fructose corn syrup, vegetable oils, emulsifiers and added vitamins. In plain processing terms, these are a frozen, shelf-stable ready-to-heat breakfast product made from reconstituted and industrially processed ingredients. Sensory details: out of the microwave the pancakes are soft and pillowy with a slightly gummy crumb from the frozen-and-reheated starches; reheated in a toaster or oven the edges gain light crispness while the center remains tender and slightly sweet. The boxed packaging contains multiple pre-cooked rounds stacked for quick pop-in heating — the ritual is fast: unwrap, warm, top with butter or syrup, and serve. Eggo Buttermilk pancakes are culturally synonymous with fast family breakfasts, childhood comfort, and the pragmatic convenience of modern frozen foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 4
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
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 (high fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers, refined enriched flour, vegetable oils), added vitamins, and is a ready-to-heat frozen product — characteristics of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Eggo Frozen Pancakes, Frozen Breakfast, Breakfast Food, Buttermilk, 14.8oz Box, 12 Pancakes 

That really depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for something quick and satisfying for breakfast, Eggo pancakes can certainly fit the bill. They do contain added sugars and aren't particularly high in protein or fiber, so consider pairing them with some fruit or yogurt to balance things out.

Perfect For

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