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Original Wheat Free Waffles, 9 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Original Wheat Free Waffles, 9 OZ

VANS INTERNATIONAL FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
2g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
320mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these waffles in the freezer or gluten-free section, a quick grab for busy mornings or an easy nostalgic weekend breakfast. They deliver the familiar toaster-waffle crispiness but the long ingredient list — emulsifiers, gums, fruit juice concentrate and industrial leavening agents — signals a manufactured, shelf-stable product designed for consistent texture and convenience. These clues point to the kind of ultra-processed formulation that prioritizes uniformity and speed over whole-food minimalism.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 WAFFLES
Servings per Container: 3
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars0.99g
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

GLUTEN, FREE, BLEND, (BROWN, RICE, FLOUR,, POTATO, STARCH,, RICE, FLOUR,, SOY, FLOUR), WATER, EXPELLER, PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS:, FRUIT, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, BLEND, (PINEAPPLE,, PEACH,, PEAR), BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE), SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, CALCIUM, CARBONATE, SEA, SALT, GUAR, GUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains industrial formulations (fruit juice concentrate as a sweetener, emulsifiers like sunflower lecithin, stabilizers like guar gum, and acid salts in baking powder) and is a ready-to-eat freezer product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Original Wheat Free Waffles, 9 OZ

The healthiness of these waffles really depends on your dietary goals and preferences. With 190 calories per serving and no added sugars, they can be a decent option for a quick breakfast. However, they're not particularly high in protein or fiber, so pairing them with some fruit or nut butter could boost their nutritional value!

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$3.79
per package