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Wildberry Pancake Bites, 12.7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Wildberry Pancake Bites, 12.7 OZ

FEEL GOOD FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
180
Calories
2g
Protein
9g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these Wildberry Pancake Bites in the frozen breakfast or grab-and-go section, promoted as a quick, kid-friendly morning treat. They deliver a nostalgic, cozy pancake vibe in bite form, but the long list of starches, emulsifiers, leavening agents and stabilizers hints at an industrially processed texture and shelf-stable convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 PIECES
Servings per Container: 6
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars9g
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, STARCHES, (CORN,, POTATO,, TAPIOCA), CANOLA, OIL, RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, APPLE, PUREE, APPLE, JUICE, CITRUS, FIBER, BLUEBERRY, PUREE, LEAVENING, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA), NATURAL, FLAVORS, CANOLA, LECITHIN, YEAST, POMEGRANATE, JUICE, SALT, XANTHAN, GUM, ELDERBERRY, JUICE.

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?

Ingredients include multiple industrial components and additives (starches, xanthan gum, sodium acid pyrophosphate, natural flavors, canola lecithin) and the product is a ready-to-heat manufactured item, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Wildberry Pancake Bites, 12.7 OZ

The term 'healthy' can mean different things to different people. Wildberry Pancake Bites provide a tasty breakfast option with some protein and fiber, but they're not exactly a superfood. If you're looking for a quick and satisfying treat, they fit the bill, but if you're aiming for a nutrient-dense meal, you might want to pair them with some fresh fruit or yogurt.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientindulgentcomforting
$8.69
per package