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Eggo Waffles, Homestyle Mickey Mouse
Frozen Foods
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Eggo Waffles, Homestyle Mickey Mouse

Eggo
12.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
4g
Protein
2g
Sugars
300mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Eggo Waffles, Homestyle Mickey Mouse arrive in the frozen breakfast aisle, stacked on shelves near other frozen waffles, toaster pastries, and pancake or waffle mixes. The packaging—bright, character-driven and family-focused—makes them easy to spot across from the breakfast cereal and refrigerated pancake batter sections in many stores. These waffles are positioned for quick breakfasts and kid-friendly meals: think rushed school mornings, sleepover breakfasts, and relaxed weekend brunches where convenience matters. The brand leans heavily on nostalgic, family-oriented messaging and a Disney license to appeal to parents buying for children and adults who remember Eggo from childhood. Label copy promotes convenience and simple rituals (“just toast”), plus a health halo in the form of “no artificial colors or flavors” and a “good source of 9 vitamins and minerals”; there is no organic certification. In plain terms the product is industrially processed and formulated for long shelf life and uniform texture. Sensory details: when toasted the waffles develop a lightly crisp, golden exterior and a tender, airy interior with a mildly sweet, bready flavor; the Mickey shape adds a playful visual cue. They come in a cardboard box with a plastic tray holding individual waffles, making portioning and reheating predictable. Typical use is popping waffles in a toaster or oven, topping with butter, maple syrup, fruit, or spreads, and serving at breakfast or as a quick snack. The product sits at the intersection of convenience, childhood ritual, and mass-market comfort food within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
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),, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Sugar,, 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 industrial ingredients and additives (enriched flour, vegetable oils, leavening salts, emulsifiers, added vitamins/minerals) and is manufactured into a ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Eggo Waffles, Homestyle Mickey Mouse

The healthiness of Homestyle Mickey Mouse waffles really depends on your perspective and dietary needs. They’re not exactly a superfood, but with only 2 grams of sugar and 180 calories for two waffles, they can fit into a balanced breakfast if paired with something nutritious, like fresh fruit or yogurt.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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