Eggo
Flavor:
Kellogg's® Eggo® Thick & Fluffy Double Chocolatey Waffles
Ingredients:
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Vitamin B1 [thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B2 [riboflavin], Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Palm, Palm Kernel, Canola And/or Cottonseed), Cocoa, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Contains 2% Or Less Of Natural Flavors, Dextrose, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Nonfat Milk, Chocolate, Whey, Eggs. Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B12.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating. The Eggo Kellogg’s® Eggo® Thick & Fluffy Double Chocolatey Waffles are non-organic and contain GMO ingredients, leading to initial deductions in their overall health score. The presence of added sugars, specifically sugar and dextrose, further reduces the product’s rating due to the negative health implications associated with excessive sugar consumption.
The waffles also include ingredients such as natural flavors, enriched flour, soy lecithin, and pyridoxine hydrochloride, which are considered potentially harmful additives. These additives contribute to the product’s low score, as they may pose health risks when consumed regularly. Additionally, the use of various oils, including canola, vegetable oil, and palm, is another factor in the low rating. These oils are often highly processed and may contain unhealthy fats.
The ingredient list reflects a product that prioritizes flavor and shelf-life over nutritional value, which aligns with the low green leaf rating. The use of nonfat milk, whey, and eggs does not compensate for the negative aspects found within the other ingredients. The vitamins and minerals added to the waffles, such as calcium carbonate, iron, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, do not outweigh the unhealthy components that dominate the product.
The Eggo Kellogg’s® Eggo® Thick & Fluffy Double Chocolatey Waffles are an example of a processed food product that fails to meet the criteria for a cleaner food option. The extensive use of additives, sugars, and harmful oils overshadow the potential benefits of any vitamins and minerals present. The product, therefore, garners the lowest possible score on our green leaf rating scale, and consumers seeking healthier alternatives are advised to avoid it.
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