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Is Kellogg's Yellow Cake With Rainbow Sprinkles Flavored Birthday Cake Waffles healthy?

Yellow Cake With Rainbow Sprinkles Flavored Birthday Cake Waffles

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

38/100

Food Integrity Score

0/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Kellogg's yellow cake with rainbow sprinkles flavored birthday cake waffles is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 38 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 0 out of 100. Refined-flour waffle with added sugar, seed oil blend, and several artificial colors; low fiber and little whole-food content. Strengths include modest calories per waffle and some protein from eggs and whey, while main considerations include refined enriched flour is the primary base, artificial colors (yellow 5, red 40, blue 1/2, yellow 6), and added sugar and seed oil blend.

Longevity Score 38/100Food Integrity Score 0/100

What helped the score?

  • Modest calories per waffle
  • Contains some protein from eggs and whey

What held the score back?

  • Refined enriched flour is the primary base
  • Artificial colors (Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1/2, Yellow 6)
  • Added sugar and seed oil blend

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND PALM, CANOLA AND/OR COTTONSEED). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), WHEAT STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SALT, EGGS, WHEY, SOY LECITHIN, YELLOW 5, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 55 g (1 Waffle)

  • Calories1307% DV
  • Protein3g6% DV
  • Total Carbs25g9% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat2.5g3% DV
  • Saturated Fat0.5g3% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Kellogg's Yellow Cake With Rainbow Sprinkles Flavored Birthday Cake Waffles
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes)
GTIN / UPC
00038000239403
Serving size
55 g (1 Waffle)
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

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  • Low-Spike Stability

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    Metabolic Health

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

    A consideration: Low fiber (1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0.5g)

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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: Lower protein (3g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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: Sweetener signals (Sugar)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Workout Recovery

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (3g)

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Common questions about this product

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?

Kellogg's Yellow Cake With Rainbow Sprinkles Flavored Birthday Cake Waffles shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Kellogg's Yellow Cake With Rainbow Sprinkles Flavored Birthday Cake Waffles: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Modest calories per waffle; Contains some protein from eggs and whey.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour is the primary base; Artificial colors (Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1/2, Yellow 6); Added sugar and seed oil blend.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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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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