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Buttermilk Pancake Bites, 12.7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Buttermilk Pancake Bites, 12.7 OZ

FEEL GOOD FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
170
Calories
2g
Protein
3g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these in the freezer aisle or grab them for a quick morning at-home breakfast or kid-friendly snack — think busy weekends or late-morning cravings. They give a nostalgic, comfort-food vibe (mini pancakes without the fuss) but the uniform texture and shelf-stable formulation hint at industrial processing with refined starches, oils, emulsifiers and flavoring typical of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 PIECES
Servings per Container: 6
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
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

BUTTERMILK, EGG, WHITES, CANOLA, OIL, RICE, FLOUR, CORN, STARCH, TAPIOCA, STARCH, POTATO, STARCH, SUGAR, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, LEAVENING, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA), NATURAL, FLAVOR, CANOLA, LECITHIN, SALT.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola 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 (natural flavor, sodium acid pyrophosphate, canola lecithin) plus refined starches and oils and is an industrially formulated ready-to-eat product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Buttermilk Pancake Bites, 12.7 OZ

That really depends on what you're looking for! They clock in at 170 calories for two pieces, and while they don't pack a protein punch, they can be a fun breakfast or snack option. Just remember, 'healthy' is a relative term — if you’re looking for a quick treat or something to satisfy your pancake cravings, these could fit the bill!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

convenientnostalgiccomfortingindulgent
$8.69
per package