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Breakfast Pastries Roundup

We analyzed 5 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Breakfast Pastries shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 5 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Breakfast Pastries you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
280
Sugar
8g
Fiber One

Calorie lemon bar baked bars

Ingredients: Wheat flour bleached, sugar, chicory root extract, lemon flavored bits (sugar, cocoa butter, natural flavor, citric acid, coconut oil, color added, sunflower lecithin, soy lecithin, milk), vegetable oil (canola, palm, palm kernel), sugarcane fiber, fructose, vegetable glycerin, water. contains 2% or less of: dried egg white, leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate), corn starch, salt, whey powder, nonfat milk solids, natural flavor, malic acid, citric acid, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, color added, vitamin e (alpha tocopherol) added to retain freshness.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
400
Sugar
36g
Kellogg's

Kellogg's, pop-tarts, frosted toaster pastries, chocolate peanut butter, frosted chocolate peanut butter

Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin b1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid), corn syrup, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, palm oil, peanut butter (roasted peanuts), semisweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate, dextrose), glycerin, contains two percent or less of fructose, modified corn starch, salt, cocoa (processed with alkali), leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), caramel color, natural and artificial flavor, soy protein, gelatin, potassium sorbate (preservative), mono - and diglycerides, dextrose, sodium stearoyl lactylate, datem, color added, soy lecithin, yellow 5 lake, carrageenan, red 40 lake, niacinamide, blue 1 lake, reduced iron, vitamin a palmitate, red 40, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), nonfat milk, tbhq (for freshness), almond butter (almonds), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride).

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
312
Sugar
4g
Trader Joe's

Authentic belgian waffles

Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Canola OI, Liquid Margarine (Rapeseed Oil Water. Mono - And Diglycerides of Fatty ACids Citric Acid, Beta-carotene [Color] Natural Flavor). Egg Yolks Sugar, Leavening Agents (Disodlum Diphosphate. Sodum Hydrogen Carbonate, Ammonlum Bicarbonate), Soy Flour, Salt, Natural Flavors. CONTAINS EGG, SOY, WHEAT MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF MILK, COCONUT.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
257
Sugar
3g
Eggo

Buttermilk waffles

Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 [riboflavin], folic acid), water, vegetable oil (soybean, palm, canola and/or cottonseed), buttermilk, leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), sugar, contains 2% or less of salt, eggs, soy lecithin. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium carbonate, iron, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B12.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Nature's Path

Frosted WildBerry Açai Toaster Pastries

Ingredients: Wheat flour*, evaporated cane juice*, palm oil*, evaporated cane juice invert*, apples*, whole wheat flour*, raspberries*, strawberries*, vital wheat gluten*, blueberries*, corn starch*, flavors* (wildberry, strawberry, blueberry, vanilla and raspberry), leavening (baking soda, cream of tartar), dextrose*, rice starch*, sea salt, honey*, molasses*, colored with betalains, paprika extract (from plants), rice bran extract*, citric acid, açai powder*, algin, sodium citrate, monocalcium phosphate, whey protein concentrate (milk)

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Breakfast Pastries category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 5 products in the Breakfast Pastries category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Breakfast Pastries?+
We rank Breakfast Pastries based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Breakfast Pastries here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.