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Is Betty Crocker Complete Buttermilk Pancake Mix healthy?

Complete Buttermilk Pancake Mix

Pantry & Oils · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

52/100

Food Integrity Score

63/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Betty Crocker complete buttermilk pancake mix is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 52 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100. Refined-flour mix with added sugar and palm oil; moderate sodium and low fiber make it a less aligned pick. Strengths include soy flour and some protein per serving and simple base ingredient list with no artificial colors, while main considerations include refined bleached flour is the primary ingredient, added sugar and dextrose contribute sweetness, and low fiber, under 1g per serving.

Longevity Score 52/100Food Integrity Score 63/100

What helped the score?

  • Contains soy flour and some protein per serving
  • Simple base ingredient list with no artificial colors

What held the score back?

  • Refined bleached flour is the primary ingredient
  • Added sugar and dextrose contribute sweetness
  • Low fiber, under 1g per serving

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Sugar, Degermed Yellow Corn Meal, Defatted Soy Flour, Palm Oil, Leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), Dextrose, Salt, Buttermilk, DATEM.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 69 g (1/2 cup mix makes about 4 pancakes)

  • Calories25013% DV
  • Protein6g12% DV
  • Total Carbs49g18% DV
  • Fiber1g3% DV
  • Total Fat3g4% DV
  • Saturated Fat1.5g8% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Betty Crocker Complete Buttermilk Pancake Mix
Category
Pantry & Oils (source: Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies)
GTIN / UPC
00016000455108
Serving size
69 g (1/2 cup mix makes about 4 pancakes)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher net carbs (48g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sodium (610mg)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (9g)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (9g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (49g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Betty Crocker Complete Buttermilk Pancake Mix highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Betty Crocker Complete Buttermilk Pancake Mix shows about 0.97g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Betty Crocker Complete Buttermilk Pancake Mix: 9g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains soy flour and some protein per serving; Simple base ingredient list with no artificial colors.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined bleached flour is the primary ingredient; Added sugar and dextrose contribute sweetness; Low fiber, under 1g per serving.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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