Van's Power Grain Original Waffles
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Fiber
Verdict
Van's Power Grain Original Waffles are frozen, toasted breakfast waffles made with a blend of whole grains. Their main strength is a high protein content for this food type, while their main tradeoff is the presence of added cane sugar. Overall, they serve as a convenient, nutrient-dense alternative to traditional refined-flour waffles.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair them with fresh berries and a drizzle of almond butter for a complete breakfast bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is defined by a strong protein count and a total absence of saturated fat, though it is offset by a low fiber-to-calorie ratio and moderate added sugars.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs | 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 6g | — |
| Added Sugars | 6g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The formulation is built on a base of enriched flour and a multi-grain mix including oats, millet, and brown rice. The addition of wheat protein isolate and various additives like soy lecithin and natural flavors indicates a highly processed manufacturing process.
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), WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATE, CANE SUGAR, NON-GMO EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, RICE FLOUR, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CALCIUM CARBONATE, CINNAMON, OAT FIBER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR
