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Is Kodiak Cakes Dark Chocolate Power Waffles healthy?

Dark Chocolate Power Waffles

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

72/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Limit When Possible

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

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Kodiak Cakes dark chocolate power waffles is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 72 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Whole-grain and protein-forward waffle with decent fiber, though added sugar, chocolate chips, and refined-style processing lower alignment. Strengths include whole grain wheat and oat flour as first flours, good protein for a waffle (12g), and moderate fiber (about 3g), while main considerations include added cane sugar and sugar-containing chocolate chips, canola oil and sunflower lecithin added, and sodium and gums/additives present.

Longevity Score 72/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain wheat and oat flour as first flours
  • Good protein for a waffle (12g)
  • Moderate fiber (about 3g)

What held the score back?

  • Added cane sugar and sugar-containing chocolate chips
  • Canola oil and sunflower lecithin added
  • Sodium and gums/additives present

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER, 100% WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, CANOLA OIL, 100% WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, DEXTROSE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), COCOA POWDER, WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, EGG WHITES, BUTTERMILK, WHEAT GLUTEN, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE), SEA SALT, GUAR GUM.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 76 g (2 waffles)

  • Calories23012% DV
  • Protein12g24% DV
  • Total Carbs24g9% DV
  • Fiber3g11% DV
  • Total Fat10g13% DV
  • Saturated Fat1.5g8% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Kodiak Cakes Dark Chocolate Power Waffles
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes)
GTIN / UPC
00705599012709
Serving size
76 g (2 waffles)
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.
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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: Higher sugar (8g)

    This product has 1 additional signal 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: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "sea salt". 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: Higher sugar (8g)

    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: Higher sugar (8g)

    This product has 2 additional signals 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", "cane", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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 (24g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Kodiak Cakes Dark Chocolate Power Waffles 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?

Kodiak Cakes Dark Chocolate Power Waffles shows about 2.96g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Kodiak Cakes Dark Chocolate Power Waffles: 8g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar, dextrose (in chocolate chips). 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 flour as first flours; Good protein for a waffle (12g); Moderate fiber (about 3g).

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added cane sugar and sugar-containing chocolate chips; Canola oil and sunflower lecithin added; Sodium and gums/additives present.

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

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