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Pearl Milling Company

Is Pearl Milling Company Original Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix healthy?

Original Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

48/100

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

Pearl Milling Company original complete pancake & waffle mix is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 48 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Refined-flour mix with added sugar, sodium, and several additives; low fiber and protein for a single serving. Strengths include low saturated fat per serving, some protein from milk solids and gluten, and enriched flour provides added b vitamins and iron, while main considerations include refined enriched flour as the primary ingredient, added sugar and corn syrup solids present, and sodium around 470 mg per serving.

Longevity Score 48/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Low saturated fat per serving
  • Some protein from milk solids and gluten
  • Enriched flour provides added B vitamins and iron

What held the score back?

  • Refined enriched flour as the primary ingredient
  • Added sugar and corn syrup solids present
  • Sodium around 470 mg per serving

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), DEXTROSE, NONFAT DRY MILK, PALM OIL, SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, TOCOPHEROLS (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 46 g (1/3 cup)

  • Calories1608% DV
  • Protein5g10% DV
  • Total Carbs33g12% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat1g1% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Pearl Milling Company Original Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix
Category
Snacks (source: Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes)
GTIN / UPC
00030000573921
Serving size
46 g (1/3 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

How this product may fit different goals

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  • 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 (32g)

    This product has 2 additional signals 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 (470.1mg)

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

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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 signals (Sugar, Dextrose)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    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", "syrup", "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 (33g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Pearl Milling Company Original Complete Pancake & Waffle 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?

Pearl Milling Company Original Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Pearl Milling Company Original Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix: 5g 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: Low saturated fat per serving; Some protein from milk solids and gluten; Enriched flour provides added B vitamins and iron.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour as the primary ingredient; Added sugar and corn syrup solids present; Sodium around 470 mg 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.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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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