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Eggo Thick & Fluffy Chocolate Chip Waffle
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Eggo Thick & Fluffy Chocolate Chip Waffle

Eggo
11.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
7g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
71
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Eggo Thick & Fluffy Chocolate Chip Waffle is a frozen breakfast staple you’ll find in the supermarket freezer aisle, shelved alongside other breakfast waffles, pancakes and toaster pastries. Packaged in a branded cardboard box with individually stacked waffles in a plastic tray, it’s positioned for grab-and-go convenience. Shoppers pick it up for quick weekday breakfasts, back-to-school mornings, lazy weekend brunches, or as an easy addition to game-day spreads. The Eggo brand carries a strong nostalgic, family-oriented positioning — marketed to busy parents and kids who grew up on the product — emphasizing comfort, familiarity and ease. Label claims lean into approachable health halos: “colors and flavors from natural sources,” added vitamins and minerals, and a friendly, non-clinical tone; there is no organic certification. In plain terms, this product is highly processed: refined and enriched flours, added sugars and oils, emulsifiers and leavening agents, flavorings and fortification are part of a factory recipe designed for consistent texture and shelf stability. Sensory-wise the waffles are promoted as thick and fluffy with a crisp exterior when toasted and a soft, airy interior studded with semisweet chocolate chips; the chocolate provides sweet melty pockets while the exterior browns in a toaster or oven. Typical rituals include popping waffles into a toaster, topping with butter, syrup, fruit or fried chicken, and serving them to kids or as a quick solo breakfast. The packaging, portion size and marketing make it a convenience-oriented comfort food — familiar, indulgent and engineered for predictable performance in busy American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars7g14%
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,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm,, Canola, And/Or, Cottonseed),, Semisweet, Chocolate, (Sugar,, Chocolate,, Dextrose,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin),, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Fructose,, Eggs,, Whey,, 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 industrial formulations (refined/enriched flour, added sugars and oils), emulsifiers/leavening agents, flavoring and fortification typical of ultra-processed foods designed for long shelf life and uniformity.

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Common Questions about Eggo Thick & Fluffy Chocolate Chip Waffle

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These waffles pack in 150 calories per serving, which isn't too shabby for a breakfast treat. However, they do contain added sugars and aren't particularly high in fiber or protein. If you're looking for something to fuel a marathon, you might want to pair them with some fruit or a protein source!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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