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Eggo Waffles, Chocolate Chip
Frozen Foods
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Eggo Waffles, Chocolate Chip

Eggo
12.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
4g
Protein
9g
Sugars
350mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
68
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Eggo Waffles, Chocolate Chip is a frozen breakfast staple you’ll find in the supermarket’s frozen foods aisle, shelved with other toaster waffles, pancakes and quick-heat breakfast items. Boxes sit near branded competitors and microwaveable breakfast sandwiches, often displayed in temperature-controlled cases at eye level for families. This product suits rushed weekday breakfasts, back-to-school mornings, and easy weekend brunches — any shopping trip for quick, kid-friendly breakfasts or pantry-ready convenience foods. As a brand, Eggo is positioned as an affordable, family-oriented classic with nostalgic appeal; marketing leans into childhood memories, simple convenience and playful kid-focused messaging rather than gourmet claims. On-pack label characteristics include “good source of 9 vitamins and minerals” and familiar comfort cues; there are no organic or natural-product certifications, and small print lists “natural flavors” and fortified vitamins, which can create a health halo despite being a processed item. In plain language, these are industrially prepared frozen waffles made from enriched wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oils, emulsifiers and leavening agents — they are processed to preserve texture, shelf life and uniformity. Sensory details: two waffles toast to a warm, crisp exterior with a soft, airy interior studded with small chocolatey chips; the aroma is sweet and caramelized when heated. Packaging is a branded cardboard box containing a sealed plastic bag and a molded tray or stacked waffles; the ritual is simple and quick — pop in the toaster or oven, top with syrup, fruit or butter, and eat straight from the plate during a hectic morning or a lazy weekend. The product reads as comforting, familiar and convenient within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 5
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars9g18%
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,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm,, Palm, Kernel,, Canola, And/Or, Cottonseed),, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Cocoa,, Molasses,, Salt,, Dextrose,, Natural, Flavors,, Chocolate,, Nonfat, Milk,, Soy, Lecithin,, Eggs., 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
  • palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm kernel - 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 (enriched/refined flours, added sugars, vegetable oils, emulsifiers, leavening agents, 'natural flavors') and is formulated and packaged for long shelf life and convenience, consistent with an ultra-processed food classification.

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Common Questions about Eggo Waffles, Chocolate Chip

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! They pack some fun and flavor with 200 calories per serving, but they also contain added sugars and refined grains. If you're looking for a quick breakfast treat, they can definitely fit into a balanced diet — just maybe not every day.

Perfect For

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