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Eggo Waffles, Cinnamon Toast
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Eggo Waffles, Cinnamon Toast

Eggo
25.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
5g
Protein
17g
Sugars
490mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
60
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Eggo Waffles, Cinnamon Toast arrive in the frozen breakfast aisle, stacked on chill shelves near other frozen waffles, pancakes, toaster pastries and microwaveable breakfast sandwiches. Packaged in a branded cardboard box containing a plastic-wrapped tray of mini waffles, they sit where busy shoppers scan for quick-morning solutions and kid-approved staples. This product fits grab-and-go shopping trips for families, back-to-school mornings, quick weekend brunches and late-night snack runs. Eggo’s positioning is nostalgic and family-focused: a legacy Kellogg’s brand marketed toward parents seeking convenience and kids who respond to sweet flavors and playful branding. The label leans on comforting claims — “no artificial colors or flavors” and “good source of 9 vitamins and minerals” — rather than organic or all-natural certification; packaging and copy evoke childhood morning rituals rather than health-food aisles. In plain terms, these are highly processed, factory-made waffles produced from refined flour, added sugars, blended vegetable oils, leavening agents and added vitamins. Sensory cues are immediate: small, golden-brown mini waffles with a crisp outer edge and a soft, fluffy interior flecked with cinnamon sugar; aroma turns warm and bakery-like when toasted. Typical ritual: pop into the toaster or microwave, top with butter, syrup, fruit or spreads, or use as quick dessert sandwiches with ice cream. The product’s convenience, sweet cinnamon flavor and kid-friendly sizing make it a ubiquitous choice in American grocery culture — a practical, comforting breakfast or snack that trades culinary complexity for speed and consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 8
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium490mg21%
Total Carbohydrate46g17%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars16g32%
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,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm,, Canola, And/Or, Cottonseed),, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Cinnamon,, Salt,, Whey,, 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?

Contains refined/enriched flour, added sugars, blended vegetable oils, industrial leavening agents and added vitamins — a multi-ingredient industrial formulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Eggo Waffles, Cinnamon Toast

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These waffles pack in 290 calories per serving, with 17 grams of sugar and 10 grams of fat. If you’re after a quick breakfast that’s comforting and tasty, they’re great, but if you’re looking for something high in protein or fiber, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
movie-night

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