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Pearl Milling Company

Is Pearl Milling Company Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix healthy?

Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix

Bakery & Bread · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

62/100

Food Integrity Score

74/100

Choose Occasionally

There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

Pearl Milling Company buttermilk pancake & waffle mix is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100. Refined flour-based mix with added sugar and moderate sodium; few additives but low fiber and little whole-food content. Strengths include short, recognizable ingredient list, few additives and no artificial colors, and buttermilk powder and calcium, while main considerations include refined enriched bleached flour as primary ingredient, added sugar present, and sodium is moderately high per serving.

Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 74/100

What helped the score?

  • Short, recognizable ingredient list
  • Few additives and no artificial colors
  • Contains buttermilk powder and calcium

What held the score back?

  • Refined enriched bleached flour as primary ingredient
  • Added sugar present
  • Sodium is moderately high per serving

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, BUTTERMILK POWDER, CALCIUM CARBONATE

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 34 g (1/4 cup (34g/approx. two - 4" pancakes) Dry Mix Alone)

  • Calories1106% DV
  • Protein3g6% DV
  • Total Carbs24g9% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat0g0% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Pearl Milling Company Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix
Category
Bakery & Bread (source: Bread & Muffin Mixes)
GTIN / UPC
00030000653203
Serving size
34 g (1/4 cup (34g/approx. two - 4" pancakes) Dry Mix Alone)
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

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Low fiber (1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sodium (569.8mg)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    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)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (Sugar)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Modest calories per serving (110 kcal)

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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 Pearl Milling Company Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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?

Pearl Milling Company Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Pearl Milling Company Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix: 3g 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: Short, recognizable ingredient list; Few additives and no artificial colors; Contains buttermilk powder and calcium.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched bleached flour as primary ingredient; Added sugar present; Sodium is moderately high per serving.

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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