Van's Power Grain Blueberry Waffles
Why It Scored This Way
Good overall nutrition gives this product clear value, though some processing or minor tradeoffs keep it from ranking higher.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Van's Power Grain Blueberry Waffles are frozen, toaster-ready breakfast waffles made with a variety of whole grains. Their main strength is a high protein content for this food type, while their main tradeoff is the presence of added sugars. Overall, they provide a more substantial nutrient profile than traditional refined-flour options.
How to Use This
Suitable for regular use a few times per week within a balanced diet, especially as part of a complete meal. Pair them with fresh berries and a drizzle of pure maple syrup for a complete breakfast bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a strong balance of protein and fiber that helps offset the impact of the sugars. Saturated fat and sodium levels are kept relatively low for a frozen convenience food.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs | 34g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 7g | — |
| Added Sugars | 5g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of enriched flour and a blend of steel cut oats, millet, and brown rice. To maintain texture and shelf stability, the formulation incorporates wheat protein isolate, soy lecithin, and guar gum.
Ingredients
WATER, ENRICHED FLOUR (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VAN'S POWER GRAINS MIX (WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, CRACKED RED WHEAT, STEEL CUT OATS, MILLET, AND BROWN RICE), CANOLA OIL, WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATE, CANE SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: INFUSED BLUEBERRIES (BLUEBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), SOY LECITHIN, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, RICE FLOUR, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), RICE FLOUR, OAT FIBER, CALCIUM CARBONATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, POTATO STARCH, GUAR GUM, DRIED BLUEBERRIES, COLORED WITH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES (CARROT CONCENTRATE, BLUEBERRY CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, WATER), SUNFLOWER OIL
