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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 34/100
How many beneficial nutrients Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
60% from carbs
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Carbs 60%43.0 g per serving
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Fat 31%9.7 g per serving
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Protein 9%6.5 g per serving
What Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | |
| Starch | 34.9 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3.2 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.0 g | — |
| Lactose | 1.5 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9.7 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 354.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1,798.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 11.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 880.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 560.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 40.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 36.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 25.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 5,036.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 68.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,798.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 4.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 3.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.5 g | |
| Histidine | 133.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 268.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 474.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 280.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 120.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 279.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 228.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 76.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 304.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 241.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 259.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 394.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 157.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,631.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 207.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 550.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 324.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 134.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 381.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 7.8 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.6 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.6 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 7.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.9 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 68.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 308.0 mg | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 23.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 361.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 125.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 638.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 12.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 14.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 2.9 g | — |
About Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat
Frozen, ready-to-heat waffles are the convenience version of the breakfast classic — pre-cooked, frozen, and designed to be crisped straight from the freezer in a toaster. The grid of deep pockets that defines a waffle is purpose-built to hold butter and syrup.
Plain frozen waffles come in at about 285 calories per 100 grams, with roughly 10 grams of fat and 43 grams of carbohydrate, plus a fairly high sodium content of around 640 milligrams per 100 grams. A single waffle is small, about 33 to 40 grams, so two waffles land near 180 to 230 calories before toppings — modest until the syrup is added.
They are quick and consistent, which is their whole appeal, but they are a refined-grain breakfast rather than a nutrient-rich one. Pairing them with fruit, yogurt or eggs rounds out an otherwise carbohydrate-heavy plate.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat?
There are 285 calories in 100 g of Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat, or about 100 calories in 1 waffle, square (4" square) (include frozen) (35 g).
How much protein is in Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat?
Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat contains 6.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat?
Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat has 43.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat?
Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat provides 9.7 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat a good source of?
Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (122% DV), Vitamin B6 (53% DV), Thiamin (B1) (52% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (48% DV), Niacin (B3) (47% DV) and Vitamin A (RAE) (42% DV) and a good source of Folate (B9), Protein and Manganese (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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