The Calories in an Eggo Blueberry Waffle

Eggo waffles are convenient for hurried breakfasts because they can be toasted in a few minutes, as opposed to the time spent making waffles from scratch. The Eggo product line includes blueberry waffles. Before having one for a quick breakfast, you should understand how it affects your daily diet.

Calories

One blueberry waffle from Eggo has 90 calories, with 25 calories coming from fat. The number of calories in a particular food represent how much energy you get from it, the Food and Drug Administration reports. If you eat a 2,000-calorie diet, the calories in the blueberry Eggo equal 4.5 percent of your total daily calories.

Fat

Blueberry Eggo waffles have 3 g of fat, according to Eggo. If you eat a 2,000-calorie diet, the waffle represents 4 percent of the maximum recommended daily intake, Eggo reports. If you eat 2,000 calories a day, you should restrict total fat intake to no more than 65 g.

Sodium

A blueberry waffle has 185 mg of sodium, which is equal to 7 percent of the maximum recommended intake. You should consume no more than 2,400 mg of sodium per day to protect against high blood pressure, the U.S. Department of Agriculture advises.

Carbohydrates

A blueberry Eggo has about 14 g of total carbohydrates. The carbs include 3 g of sugars and less than 1 g of dietary fiber, Eggo reports.

Vitamins and Minerals

Eggo's blueberry waffles contain many essential vitamins and minerals. Each waffle has 10 percent of the recommended daily intake for vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, iron, and phosphorus; 6 percent of the recommended intake for folic acid; and 4 percent of the recommended intake for calcium.

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Article reviewed by Kristen Douglas Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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