Energy
middle half296 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 273 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 245–315 kcal
Based on 43 records reporting energy.
Breakfast foodsmoderate variability
Waffle, fruit, frozen calories: 237 per 80 g
This exact USDA record reports 237 calories for 80 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 80 g
- Calories
- 237 kcal
- Protein
- 5.7 g
- Carbohydrate
- 37.3 g
- Total fat
- 7.2 g
- Fiber
- 2.1 g
- Sodium
- 350 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 80 g
237calories
Waffle, fruit, frozen
- Protein
- 5.7 g
- Carbs
- 37.3 g
- Fat
- 7.2 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 237 calories for USDA reference amount at 80 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 296 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 5.7 g protein, 2.1 g fiber, and 350 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is waffle, buttermilk, frozen, ready-to-heat, toasted, representing 95% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 2 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 pouch answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 30–237 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2708315: “Waffle, fruit, frozen.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2708315, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 miniature/bite size waffle” through “1 pouch” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 miniature/bite size waffleUSDA-listed household measure | 10 g | 30 kcal | 0.7 g | 0.3 g | 44 mg |
| 1 stickUSDA-listed household measure | 35 g | 104 kcal | 2.5 g | 0.9 g | 153 mg |
| 1 pouchUSDA-listed household measure | 65 g | 192 kcal | 4.6 g | 1.7 g | 284 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Pancakes, waffles, French toast
The comparison set contains 43 exact records in the Pancakes, waffles, French toast USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2708315’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half7.1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 7.4 g
- Middle 50%
- 6.1–8.4 g
Based on 43 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half2.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.4 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.8–2.9 g
Based on 43 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half437 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 467 mg
- Middle 50%
- 409–543 mg
Based on 43 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708315’s 80 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin A; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Vitamin A332.8 µg
≈ 37% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron5 mg
≈ 28% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium350 mg
≈ 15% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat1.7 g
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Waffle, fruit, frozen,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708313 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 miniature/bite size waffle to 1 pouch
USDA assigns those measures 10 g and 65 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 30 kcal to 192 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708313
At an equal 100 g, this record has 23 mg less sodium than “Waffle, plain, frozen.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Waffle, buttermilk, frozen, ready-to-heat, toasted
The source formulation has 2 input rows; Waffle, buttermilk, frozen, ready-to-heat, toasted supplies 95% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “fruit; frozen” fits. Inspect FDC 2708313 when “plain; frozen” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Waffle, fruit, frozen
- Exact source wording
- “Waffle, fruit, frozen”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708315 · FNDDS 55200040
- Named qualifiers
- fruit · frozen
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Blueberries, frozen, unsweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Waffle, plain, frozen
- Exact source wording
- “Waffle, plain, frozen”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708313 · FNDDS 55200020
- Named qualifiers
- plain · frozen
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “fruit” and “frozen”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordWaffle, fruit, frozen | 80 g237 kcal | 296 kcal | 7.1 g | 9.1 g | 2.6 g | 437 mg |
| Waffle, fruit | 75 g230 kcal | 307 kcal | 6.9 g | 14.9 g | 2.8 g | 467 mg |
| Waffle, whole grain, fruit, frozen | 80 g222 kcal | 278 kcal | 6.5 g | 8 g | 4 g | 504 mg |
| Waffle, plain, frozen | 80 g247 kcal | 309 kcal | 7.4 g | 9.5 g | 2.6 g | 460 mg |
| Waffle, chocolate, frozen | 80 g256 kcal | 320 kcal | 7.4 g | 10.5 g | 2.6 g | 441 mg |
| Pancakes, fruit, frozen | 80 g179 kcal | 224 kcal | 5 g | 6.5 g | 1.1 g | 438 mg |
| Waffle, whole grain, frozen | 80 g231 kcal | 289 kcal | 6.8 g | 8.4 g | 4.1 g | 529 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708315: its source amount is 80 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2708315, the 5 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 miniature/bite size waffle
30 kcal
10 g
1 waffle
118 kcal
40 g
1 thick / Belgian waffle
163 kcal
55 g
1 pouch
192 kcal
65 g
1 stick
104 kcal
35 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708315, Vitamin A is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Vitamin A
332.8 µg≈ 37% Daily ValueIron
5 mg≈ 28% Daily ValueCalcium
227.2 mg≈ 18% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708315’s 80 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2708315 at 80 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 350 mg sodium, about 15% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 80 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 237 kcal 296 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 5.7 g 7.1 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 37.3 g 46.6 g | 14% 17% |
| Total fat | 7.2 g 9.1 g | 9% 12% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g 2.6 g | 7% 9% |
| Sugars | 3.7 g 4.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 349.6 mg 437 mg | 15% 19% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g 2.2 g | 9% 11% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4 g 5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g 1.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 9.6 mg 12 mg | 3% 4% |
| Potassium | 107.2 mg 134 mg | 2% 3% |
| Calcium | 227.2 mg 284 mg | 17% 22% |
| Iron | 5 mg 6.3 mg | 28% 35% |
| Magnesium | 16.8 mg 21 mg | 4% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg 0.1 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 332.8 µg 416 µg | 37% 46% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 27.4 g 34.3 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708315, approximate percentages divide the displayed 80 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2708315 to 2 source inputs totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Waffle, fruit, frozen” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
2 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Waffle, buttermilk, frozen, ready-to-heat, toasted, Blueberries, frozen, unsweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program). The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waffle, buttermilk, frozen, ready-to-heat, toastedUSDA ingredient 18933 · encyclopedia page available | 95 GM | 95 g | 95% |
| 2 | Blueberries, frozen, unsweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)USDA ingredient 9054 · encyclopedia page available | 5 GM | 5 g | 5% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708315, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Pancakes, waffles, French toast” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Waffle, fruit, frozen
- USDA category
- Pancakes, waffles, French toast
- FDC ID
- 2708315
- FNDDS code
- 55200040
Closest inspectable record
Waffle, plain, frozen
- USDA category
- Pancakes, waffles, French toast
- FDC ID
- 2708313
- FNDDS code
- 55200020
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 296 kcal | 309 kcal | −13 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 7.4 g | −0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 46.6 g | 48.4 g | −1.8 g |
| Total fat | 9.1 g | 9.5 g | −0.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 2.6 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 437 mg | 460 mg | −23 mg |
Plain-English read
The six displayed nutrient values are close under a conservative materiality screen. Small differences remain exact source values, not evidence that one food is preferable.
Only this record lists Blueberries, frozen, unsweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program). Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Waffle, buttermilk, frozen, ready-to-heat, toasted.
Listed only in this record: Blueberries, frozen, unsweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program).
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 80 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 pouch (65 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 80 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 pouch (65 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708315 with FDC 2708313 at equal mass; use their 80 g and 80 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708315 versus FDC 2708313 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full pancakes, waffles, french toast source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Deep comparisons
Controlled comparisons that include this exact record
FDC 2708315 appears in 2 pair pages that passed semantic, material-difference, source-evidence, and diversity gates. Each preserves a 100-gram denominator and both primary records.
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 2 guides place “Waffle, fruit, frozen” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708315 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, recipe or brand, cooking fat, toppings and add-ins.
For “Waffle, fruit, frozen,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
recipe or brand
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
cooking fat
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 04
toppings and add-ins
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2708315 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 296 kcal per 100 g becomes 237 kcal at 80 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2708315
FNDDS food code: 55200040
The scaling for FDC 2708315 can be exact while the match to “Waffle, fruit, frozen” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 80 g weight, 2-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.