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Birch Benders Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix imp

12 oz

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in salt
  • High in saturated fat
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
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Why it scores 77

Birch Benders Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix imp scores 77 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Salt 2.4 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Saturated fat 5.7 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong

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

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Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix imp

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Ingredients

  • 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. [1]
  • Monk fruit extract
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [2][3]
subtotal−5

Processing

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

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 5.7 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [5]
  • Salt 2.4 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [6]
  • Energy 400 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [3]
  • Fiber 14.3 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
  • Protein 20 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [3]
subtotal−10
TOTAL 77Good

100 − 23 = 77

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

GTIN 00856017003448 · 2026-07-03

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy400 kcal
Fat20 g
Saturated fat5.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates45.7 g
Sugars2.9 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber14.3 g
Protein20 g
Salt2.4 g

Serving: 1 portion (38 g)

Ingredients

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

CASSAVA STARCH, ORGANIC COCONUT FLOUR, ALMOND FLOUR, EGGS, LEAVENING (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), SALT, MONK FRUIT, SPICE.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Tree nuts, Egg

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

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Sources

  1. 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

  2. WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline

    World Health Organization · May 15, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”

    who.int

  3. 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

  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