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Sweet Maple Liege Waffles, 8.7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3✨ Seed Oil Free

Sweet Maple Liege Waffles, 8.7 OZ

MASON DIXIE BISCUIT CO
Available at Whole Foods
220
Calories
4g
Protein
16g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these Sweet Maple Liege Waffles in the frozen or specialty bakery aisle and they read like a weekend-brunch or grab-and-go indulgence. They give a nostalgic, comforting vibe — rich butter, caramelized pearl sugar and maple notes create a dense, slightly crunchy bakery texture. The short ingredient list of recognizable culinary items suggests a commercially prepared baked product rather than a highly industrialized ultra-processed formulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 WAFFLE
Servings per Container: 4
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars16g
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

WHEAT, FLOUR, WATER, PEARL, SUGAR, BUTTER, (CREAM,, SALT), BROWN, SUGAR, MAPLE, SYRUP, MAPLE, SUGAR, WHOLE, DRIED, EGGS, MOLASSES, GRANULES, SALT, YEAST..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product is made from basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, butter, eggs, sugars, maple) with no obvious industrial additives or preservatives, fitting NOVA 3 (processed foods). It's a ready-to-eat packaged bakery item produced commercially, but not a formulation dominated by additives and industrial ingredients typical of NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Sweet Maple Liege Waffles, 8.7 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Each waffle has 220 calories, and while it does contain some sugars, it also packs a bit of protein and fat, which can help keep you satisfied. If you're looking for a treat or a fun breakfast option, these waffles can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially when enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomfortingconvenient
$7.99
per package