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Eggo Waffles, Minis
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Eggo Waffles, Minis

Eggo
10.90 oz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
5g
Protein
10g
Sugars
510mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
61
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Eggo Minis Homestyle with Maple Flavor are a familiar sight in the frozen breakfast aisle of American supermarkets, typically shelved alongside other frozen waffles, toaster pastries, pancake bites and quick-heat breakfast sandwiches. Packaged in a small box with a sealed inner bag, these bite-sized waffles are marketed as a convenient, family-friendly grab for busy mornings. They lean on kid-focused branding and nostalgia — a playful, retro comfort-food vibe — while also calling out a few health-oriented claims like "no artificial colors or flavors" and that they provide a "good source of 9 vitamins and minerals." There is no organic certification, and allergen cues (eggs, milk, soy, wheat) are prominent. Sensory cues: the waffles toast to a lightly crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, with a built-in sweet maple note; minis invite dipping, topping or popping straight into a child’s hand. Ritual uses include quick toaster or microwave prep, pairing with syrup, fruit, butter or spreads, or using the bites as improvised ice cream sandwiches or snackable treats. Brand positioning places Eggo as an affordable, reliable solution for families and time-pressed individuals who value convenience and familiar taste — a nostalgic, comfort-oriented brand with broad appeal. Processing context: these frozen waffles are an industrially formulated convenience food made from refined flours, added sugars, vegetable oils, leavening agents, emulsifiers and flavorings, with added vitamins and minerals to fortify the product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 3
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium510mg22%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars9g18%
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),, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, 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
  • Palm - 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 refined/enriched flour, added sugars, industrial vegetable oils, emulsifiers and 'natural flavor', and is an industrially formulated frozen convenience product, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Eggo Waffles, Minis

Well, it depends on your definition of healthy! Eggo Minis can be a fun, quick breakfast option, but they're not exactly a superfood. They have some vitamins and minerals, but they're also a bit low in fiber and protein, so if you're looking for a nutrient-dense meal, you might want to pair them with some fruit or yogurt.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

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