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Eggo Frozen Waffles, Original, Family Pack 23.2 oz
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Eggo Frozen Waffles, Original, Family Pack 23.2 oz

Eggo
23.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
3g
Protein
6g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Eggo Frozen Waffles, Original, Family Pack (23.2 oz) is a familiar frozen breakfast staple you would find in the supermarket's frozen breakfast aisle, shelved near other ready-to-heat items such as pancakes, toaster waffles, frozen breakfast sandwiches, and breakfast sausages. Packaged as a family-sized box with an inner plastic bag of stacked waffles, it caters to busy households stocking pantry and freezer basics. It fits into quick weeknight breakfasts, back-to-school mornings, lazy weekend brunches, and road-trip snack packing, suiting shoppers grabbing convenience items for time-pressed meals. The Eggo brand positions itself as comforting, kid-friendly, and family oriented, trading on nostalgia with playful advertising and easy-to-prepare servings that appeal to parents and children alike. Labeling leans into positive health halos—the box calls out that there are no artificial colors or flavors and that the product provides added vitamins and minerals—yet there are no organic or non-GMO certifications, and the ingredient list includes enriched refined flour, added sugars, vegetable oils, and emulsifiers. In plain processing context, these waffles are a highly processed, frozen convenience food made with multiple industrial ingredients and added vitamins. Sensory notes: waffles emerge from the toaster or oven crisp on the outside with a soft, fluffy interior and a mild vanilla-bakery aroma; texture is consistent and uniform across pieces. The ritual is simple and habitual—toast, top with butter and syrup or savory accompaniments, and serve straight to the table for a quick, crowd-pleasing breakfast.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 24
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars6g12%
Protein3g
* 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,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm,, Canola, And/Or, Cottonseed),, Sugar,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Salt,, Fructose,, Eggs,, Whey,, Vanilla, Beans,, Vanilla, Extract,, Soy, Lecithin., Vitamins, And, Minerals:, Calcium, Carbonate,, 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
  • Palm - 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 refined ingredients, added sugars, vegetable oils, emulsifiers, leavening agents, and added vitamins and minerals, typical of ultra-processed foods that undergo industrial formulations and ready-to-heat processing.

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Common Questions about Eggo Frozen Waffles, Original, Family Pack 23.2 oz

The healthiness of Eggo waffles really depends on your personal dietary goals and what you pair them with. They provide a quick breakfast option with some vitamins and minerals, but they also contain added sugars and refined carbs. Think of them as a fun treat rather than a superfood — balance is key!

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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