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Eggo Waffles, Buttermilk
Frozen Foods
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Eggo Waffles, Buttermilk

Eggo
12.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
4g
Protein
2g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Eggo Waffles, Buttermilk is a familiar sight in the frozen breakfast aisle, typically shelved with other toaster waffles, frozen pancakes, and ready-to-heat breakfast sandwiches. Packaged in a branded cardboard box containing individually frozen waffles, it sits near both family-oriented convenience foods and snack items that appeal to busy households. This product suits quick weekday mornings, back-to-school breakfast routines, and casual weekend brunches when convenience matters more than ceremony. It also travels well for road trips or simple vacations where a toaster and a few toppings recreate a comforting breakfast ritual. The Eggo brand leans hard into nostalgia and kid-friendly marketing, positioning itself for parents of young children and adults who remember growing up on the product; advertising emphasizes speed, familiarity, and smiling family moments. Label claims often highlight fortification and family nutrition, for example noting a good source of multiple vitamins and minerals, which creates a subtle health halo even though the product is engineered for convenience. There are no organic or natural certifications on the standard product; ingredient and vitamin listings make it clear this is a factory-made frozen item. In plain terms, these waffles are a processed frozen food made from enriched flour, oils, leavening agents, and small amounts of dairy and eggs, stabilized and fortified for shelf life and consistency. Sensory cues are immediate: golden, crisp edges after toasting, a fluffy, slightly bready interior, and the warm aroma of buttered waffles. Rituals include popping two waffles in a toaster, topping with syrup, fruit, or butter, and serving quickly to kids or as a simple treat at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein4g
* 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),, Buttermilk,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Sugar,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Salt,, Eggs,, 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?

This is an ultra-processed industrial product: a frozen ready-to-eat waffle formulation containing enriched flours, vegetable oils, emulsifiers, leavening agents, added vitamins/minerals, and small additives to extend shelf life and ensure consistency.

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Common Questions about Eggo Waffles, Buttermilk

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Eggo Waffles provide a decent amount of calcium and iron, which are great for bone health and energy levels. But they're not exactly a superfood, so if you're looking for something high in fiber or protein, you might want to pair them with some fruit or yogurt.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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