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Simple Mills Protein Almond Flour Pancake Mix Original
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Simple Mills Protein Almond Flour Pancake Mix Original

5

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars
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Why it scores 65

Simple Mills Protein Almond Flour Pancake Mix Original scores 65 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Sugars 12.9 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong

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

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The Receipt

Protein Almond Flour Pancake Mix Original

START100

Ingredients

  • Coconut sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
subtotal−20

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 12.9 g / 100 g
    Strong High in sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 3.2 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [5]
  • Salt 1.1 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [6]
  • Energy 452 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 4.8 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
  • Protein 17.7 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal−7
TOTAL 65Good

100 − 35 = 65

Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]

GTIN 00810021671642 · 2026-05-20

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy452 kcal
Fat22.6 g
Saturated fat3.2 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates45.2 g
Sugars12.9 g
Added sugars11.3 g
Fiber4.8 g
Protein17.7 g
Salt1.1 g

Serving: 0.5 cup (62 g)

Ingredients

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

ALMOND FLOUR, ARROWROOT, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, EGGS, CHICKPEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC COCONUT FLOUR, CREAM OF TARTAR, BAKING SODA

Allergens and diets

Contains: Tree nuts, Egg

  • Not vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. 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

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  6. 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

  7. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk