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Kodiak Blueberry & Maple Power Cup Flapjack: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Kodiak

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Kodiak blueberry & maple power cup flapjack received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. The whole grain flours and blueberries are the real foundation here, and the label is more transparent than many packaged snacks. Still, the sugar load, palm oil, protein concentrates, and natural flavors push it toward a more engineered profile, so this fits better as an occasional grab than an everyday staple. Main considerations include multiple refined sweeteners stacked together, palm oil and protein concentrates adding formulation, and vague natural flavors. Simpler options: Choose versions with fewer added sugars and no palm oil; look for products that list specific flavors instead of natural flavors.

Food Integrity Score 68/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Multiple refined sweeteners stacked together
  • Palm oil and protein concentrates adding formulation
  • Vague natural flavors

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose versions with fewer added sugars and no palm oil
  • Look for products that list specific flavors instead of natural flavors

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Kodiak Blueberry & Maple Power Cup Flapjack
Brand
Kodiak
Category
Snacks (source: Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes)
GTIN / UPC
00705599011931
Serving size
63 g (1 cup)
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

Food Integrity results

Blueberry & Maple Power Cup Flapjack

Kodiak

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Palm oil, cane sugar, brown sugar, and dried maple syrup stack up as refined sweetener and fat inputs in one bar-style product.

Consider This

Honey powder, whey and milk protein concentrates, vital wheat gluten, and natural flavors suggest a rebuilt, formulated profile rather than a simple kitchen recipe.

Good Substitutes

Try plain oats or whole grain flour with fresh blueberries, a small drizzle of maple, and a splash of milk for a simpler homemade version.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

The whole grain flours and blueberries are the real foundation here, and the label is more transparent than many packaged snacks. Still, the sugar load, palm oil, protein concentrates, and natural flavors push it toward a more engineered profile, so this fits better as an occasional grab than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple refined sweeteners stacked together
  • Palm oil and protein concentrates adding formulation
  • Vague natural flavors

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Palm Oil — Refined industrial fat
  • Natural Flavors — Vague flavor system
  • Cane Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Brown Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Dried Maple Syrup — Dehydrated sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • Palm Oil (6/10) — Refined industrial fat.
  • Natural Flavors (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • Whey Protein Concentrate (5/10) — Concentrated protein fraction.

Better choice tips

  • Choose versions with fewer added sugars and no palm oil.
  • Look for products that list specific flavors instead of natural flavors.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

100% WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, 100% WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, CANE SUGAR, PALM OIL, NONFAT DRY MILK, HONEY POWDER (HONEY, WHEAT STARCH), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, DRIED MAPLE SYRUP, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, LEAVENING (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), BLUEBERRIES, SEA SALT.

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

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Palm OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Industrial palm fat that some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Industrial fat used for texture and mouthfeel.

    Family watchlist

    Refined industrial fat.

  2. Natural FlavorsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad flavor term that hides specific components.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system.

  3. Honey Powder (Honey, Wheat Starch)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernProcessed sweetener

    What this is

    Processed sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Honey is dried onto a starch carrier, adding a processed sweetener form.

    Additional note

    Dried honey blended with wheat starch as a carrier.

  4. Whey Protein ConcentrateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein

    What this is

    Isolated protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Concentrated protein fraction rebuilds protein content beyond the base flour.

    Additional note

    Concentrated dairy protein fraction.

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  1. Milk Protein ConcentrateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein

    What this is

    Isolated protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Another concentrated protein fraction adding formulation complexity.

    Additional note

    Concentrated milk protein fraction.

  2. Brown SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Adds sweetness on top of several other sugar sources.

    Additional note

    Sugar that adds sweetness and contributes to total sugar.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  3. Vital Wheat GlutenConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated protein

    What this is

    Isolated protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated protein used to build texture beyond a simple recipe.

    Additional note

    Isolated wheat protein used for texture and structure.

  4. Cane SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Another added sugar source stacked alongside brown sugar and maple.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar adding sweetness.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  5. Dried Maple SyrupConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Dried sweetener adds to total sugar load.

    Additional note

    Dehydrated maple syrup adding sweetness.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  6. Leavening (Monocalcium Phosphate, Baking Soda)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentAdditive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functional leavening helpers, mostly expected in baked goods.

    Additional note

    Standard leavening system for baked goods.

  7. Nonfat Dry MilkConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy powder

    What this is

    Dairy powder

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Dried dairy adds protein and body in a mildly processed form.

    Additional note

    Dried dairy ingredient, mildly processed.

  8. 100% Whole Grain Wheat FlourConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Provides the core whole grain foundation of the product.

    Additional note

    Whole grain base with minimal processing.

  9. 100% Whole Grain Oat FlourConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Adds whole grain fiber and a recognizable base ingredient.

    Additional note

    Whole grain oat flour, category-normal milling.

  10. BlueberriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    A recognizable whole fruit ingredient.

    Additional note

    Whole fruit, recognizable and simple.

  11. Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    A simple, recognizable seasoning.

    Additional note

    Simple seasoning salt.

This Food Integrity score estimates how closely an ingredient list resembles a simple, recognizable profile. It is not a medical or safety rating. 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.

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: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

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

    A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

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

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    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/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    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", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "blueberry". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Kodiak Blueberry & Maple Power Cup Flapjack highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?

Kodiak Blueberry & Maple Power Cup Flapjack shows about 3.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Kodiak Blueberry & Maple Power Cup Flapjack: 16g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include brown sugar, cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain wheat and oat flours lead the ingredient list; Good protein from dairy and wheat sources; Contains real blueberries.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugars including cane, brown sugar, and honey powder; Palm oil adds saturated fat; Sugar around 16 g per serving.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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.

Sources, citations & safety

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