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Van's Original Waffles
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Van's Original Waffles

255 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Contains seed oils
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 65

Van's Original Waffles scores 65 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. Canola oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Original Waffles

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Ingredients

  • Canola oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [5]
  • Calcium phosphate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [5]
  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Soy lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [6]
  • Guar gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [6]
subtotal−12

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [6]
  • 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. [6]
subtotal−19.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.7 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [7]
  • Energy 224 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [8]
subtotal−4
TOTAL 65Good

100 − 35.5 = 64.5 → 65

GTIN 00089947302064 · 2026-05-22

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy224 kcal
Fat7.1 g
Saturated fat0.6 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates36.5 g
Sugars1.2 g
Added sugars1.2 g
Fiber1.2 g
Protein2.4 g
Salt0.7 g

Serving: 2 waffles (85 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

WATER, VAN'S GLUTEN FREE MIX (BROWN RICE FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, RICE FLOUR, SOY FLOUR), NON-GMO EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, RICE FLOUR, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), VAN'S NATURAL FRUIT JUICE BLEND (PINEAPPLE, PEACH AND PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATES), SUNFLOWER AND/OR SOY LECITHIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SEA SALT, GUAR GUM. CONTAINS: SOY.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Soy

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”

    doi.org

  2. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  4. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. EFSA issues new advice on phosphates

    European Food Safety Authority · Jun 12, 2019 · Agency assessment

    “We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  6. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  7. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  8. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  9. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”

    doi.org

  10. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org