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Eggo Waffles, Thick & Fluffy Blueberry
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Eggo Waffles, Thick & Fluffy Blueberry

Eggo
11.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
8g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
76
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Eggo Thick & Fluffy Blueberry waffles arrive in a brightly colored frozen-food box you’d find in the supermarket’s frozen breakfast aisle, shelved with other frozen waffles, pancakes, French toast sticks and toaster pastries; pancake syrups and breakfast condiments are often nearby. The product reads like convenience-focused Americana: a family-oriented, kid-friendly breakfast staple promising warm, quick mornings. Packaging leans on playful branding and nostalgia — the Eggo logo and the familiar slogan invite repeat buyers and parents shopping for easy breakfasts. Labels promote “colors and flavors from natural sources” and a “good source of 8 vitamins and minerals,” creating a health halo even though there’s no organic certification. The ingredient list includes enriched flour, sugar, vegetable oil blends, dried blueberries, natural flavors, modified starch, maltodextrin and added vitamins and minerals. In plain terms, it’s a highly processed frozen convenience food designed for speed and consistency. Sensory cues: pop the waffles in a toaster or oven to get crisp golden edges and a warm, soft, cake-like interior studded with blueberry bits and a light citrus note from lemon peel; aroma is sweet and bready, texture contrasts between crunch and fluff. Rituals around the product are habitual — rushed weekday breakfasts, nostalgic weekend rituals, kid-friendly plates with syrup and butter, or indulgent pairings like fried chicken for a sweet-savory brunch. Overall, Eggo positions itself as an accessible, comforting, fast breakfast solution rooted in family convenience and retro familiarity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars8g16%
Protein2g
* 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),, Dextrose,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Modified, Food, Starch,, Salt,, Lemon, Peel,, Natural, Flavors,, Maltodextrin,, Dried, Blueberries,, Eggs,, Whey,, Vegetable, And, Fruit, Juice, For, Color,, 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?

The product contains refined flours, added sugars, multiple emulsifiers and texturizers (modified starch, maltodextrin, soy lecithin), flavorings, and fortified vitamins — hallmarks of an ultraprocessed food.

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Common Questions about Eggo Waffles, Thick & Fluffy Blueberry

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These waffles offer a quick breakfast option with 160 calories per serving and some vitamins and minerals, but they do contain added sugars and enriched flour. They can be a part of a balanced diet, especially when paired with something nutritious like fruit or yogurt.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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