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Eggo Homestyle Waffles, Mixed Berry
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Eggo Homestyle Waffles, Mixed Berry

Eggo
10.75 oz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
5g
Protein
8g
Sugars
470mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
81
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Eggo Homestyle Waffles, Mixed Berry are found in the frozen breakfast aisle, stacked with other toaster waffles, pancakes and frozen breakfast sandwiches—often near syrup, butter toppings and single-serve microwavable breakfasts. They read as a quick, family-friendly breakfast staple for busy mornings: parents grab a box for school-day mornings, students stash them in dorm freezers, and families keep them for easy weekend brunches or after-school snacks. The Eggo brand positions itself on nostalgia and convenience, with playful marketing that targets families and kids—bright packaging, mentions of berry flavor, and serving suggestions that emphasize fun and speed. Label claims such as “colors and flavors from natural sources” and “a good source of 9 vitamins and minerals” provide a mild health halo, while there is no organic certification; the product also uses “natural flavors” on the ingredient list. In plain terms this is a highly processed, ready-to-toast product made from enriched flour, sugars, vegetable oils, modified starches and fruit inclusions rather than whole fresh fruit. Sensory details: the waffles crisp up on the outside and stay soft inside, with sweet berry notes from dried blueberries and strawberries and a light, cake-like crumb; texture contrasts are highlighted when topped with butter or syrup. Packaging is a cardboard box with individually arranged waffles inside a plastic tray; the ritual is quick—toast, top and eat—often accompanied by coffee or milk. It’s a convenience-driven comfort food in American grocery culture, bridging childhood memories and fast-paced modern routines.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 3
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium470mg20%
Total Carbohydrate43g16%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars8g16%
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,, 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, Wheat, Flour,, Salt,, Dextrose,, Natural, Flavors,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Whey,, Eggs,, Soy, Lecithin,, Fruit, And, Vegetable, Juice, For, Color,, Dried, Blueberries,, Dried, Strawberries,, Citric, Acid,, Invert, Sugar., Vitamins, And, Minerals:, Calcium, Carbonate,, Iron,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B12..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm oil - 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?

The ingredient list contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (enriched flours, modified food starch, vegetable oils, natural flavors, added sugars and dried fruit concentrates) and the product is designed for long shelf life and convenience, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Eggo Homestyle Waffles, Mixed Berry

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These waffles offer some vitamins and minerals, like calcium and iron, but they do contain added sugars and refined ingredients. If you’re looking for a quick breakfast option, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially when paired with some protein or fruit.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
movie-night

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