Cakes
Kodiak Power Flapjacks Buttermilk
12 15.38 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 51
Kodiak Power Flapjacks Buttermilk scores 51 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Brown sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Power Flapjacks Buttermilk
Ingredients
- Brown sugar minus 20 points
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate minus 1.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 193 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 14.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 49 = 51
Can’t score above 79. Contains brown sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 193 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.7 g |
| Added sugars | 2.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g |
| Protein | 14.7 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 3 flapjacks (109 g)
Ingredients
- water
- kodiak cakes power cakes blend (100% whole grain wheat flour, 100% whole grain oat flour, wheat protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, brown sugar, milk protein concentrate, buttermilk, leavening, sea salt) (not recognized)
- whole eggs
- sunflower lecithin
Label text, as published
water, kodiak cakes power cakes blend [100% whole grain wheat flour, 100% whole grain oat flour, wheat protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, brown sugar, milk protein concentrate, buttermilk, leavening (monocalcium phosphate, baking soda), sea salt], whole eggs, sunflower lecithin,
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Egg
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Kodiak
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“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
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“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
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“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