Which Has More Protein, Kodiak or Krusteaz? 15 g Each

Neither has more protein: Kodiak Power Cakes Buttermilk and Krusteaz Buttermilk Protein Pancake Mix both list 15 g per 1/2 cup of dry mix. The labels split on sodium (450 mg vs 600 mg), added sugar (3 g vs 7 g), fiber (5 g vs 4 g) and fat source: Kodiak lists no oil, while Krusteaz lists soybean oil.

Key takeaways

• Both sources list 15 g protein per dry-mix serving of about 1/2 cup, so protein does not separate these two mixes.
• Krusteaz lists 600 mg sodium (26% DV) and 7 g added sugar (14% DV) per 1/2 cup. Kodiak's Open Food Facts record shows 450 mg sodium and 3 g added sugar for the same measure.
• Fiber is 5 g per 1/2 cup for Kodiak in the Open Food Facts record and 4 g (14% DV) on the Krusteaz panel.
• The ingredient lists differ. Kodiak starts with whole grain wheat and oat flours, lists whey and milk protein concentrates, and contains no oil. Krusteaz starts with whole grain wheat flour and lists soybean oil.

Which Has More Protein, Kodiak or Krusteaz Protein Pancake Mix, Per 1/2 Cup Dry Mix?

Neither mix has more protein on its dry-mix label, because both list 15 g per serving of about 1/2 cup. Kodiak's product page lists 15 g protein per serving, and the Open Food Facts record gives that figure for 0.5 cup (63 g) of dry mix. The Krusteaz product page lists 15 g protein per 1/2 cup (62 g) of mix.

The brands also publish protein figures for prepared batter. Those numbers depend on what you add, so they are covered in the milk and egg section below.

For another high-protein breakfast label, see Magic Spoon vs Catalina Crunch: 12 g vs 11 g Protein.

Does Kodiak Pancake Mix Have Sugar?

Yes. Kodiak's Open Food Facts record lists 3 g added sugar and 4 g total sugars per 0.5 cup (63 g) of dry mix.

The FDA added sugars page sets the Daily Value for added sugars at 50 grams per day on a 2,000-calorie diet. The word 'includes' before added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label means added sugars are counted within total sugars, so the added sugar number is a part of the total.

Kodiak's ingredient list names brown sugar as its sweetener. Kodiak's added sugar percentage Daily Value is not disclosed on its brand page or in the Open Food Facts record.

How Much Added Sugar Does Krusteaz Have?

The Krusteaz panel lists 7 g added sugar per 1/2 cup (62 g) of dry mix, which is 14% DV, and 8 g total sugars. That is more than twice the 3 g of added sugar in the Kodiak record for the same measure.

The Krusteaz ingredient list shows sugar and dextrose as sweeteners. Because the added sugar figure appears on the panel, it can be checked directly against the box you have.

How Much Sodium Is in Kodiak vs Krusteaz Pancake Mix Per 1/2 Cup Dry Mix?

Krusteaz lists 600 mg sodium, 26% DV, per 1/2 cup of dry mix. Kodiak's Open Food Facts record lists 450 mg sodium for the same measure, and no %DV is disclosed on that record. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg per day, as described on the FDA Daily Value page.

The same FDA Daily Value page describes 5% DV or less as low and 20% DV or more as high. The 26% DV on the Krusteaz panel is a value printed by the brand, not an FDA classification of the product. Because Kodiak's %DV for sodium is not disclosed, the same low or high description cannot be applied to that panel.

How Much Fiber Is in Kodiak vs Krusteaz Pancake Mix Per 1/2 Cup Dry Mix?

Kodiak has 5 g dietary fiber per 1/2 cup of dry mix, and Krusteaz has 4 g (14% DV), so Kodiak lists the higher fiber figure. The Open Food Facts record gives Kodiak's figure for 0.5 cup (63 g), and the Krusteaz panel gives its figure for 1/2 cup (62 g).

Both panels use a 1/2 cup dry-mix measure, so the gram figures are directly comparable. The Kodiak Daily Value for fiber is not disclosed on its page or in the Open Food Facts record.

Both ingredient lists include whole grain flour. Kodiak lists whole grain wheat flour and whole grain oat flour. Krusteaz lists whole grain wheat flour.

What the Side-by-Side Label Facts Show

The table below gives the label facts from each source, per 1/2 cup of dry mix. Kodiak's figures come from its Open Food Facts record (63 g), and Krusteaz's from its product page (62 g).

Panel fact (per 1/2 cup dry mix)	Kodiak (Open Food Facts, 63 g)	Krusteaz (product page, 62 g)
Calories	220	220
Total fat	2.5 g	2.5 g (3% DV)
Saturated fat	0.5 g	0 g
Sodium	450 mg	600 mg (26% DV)
Total carbohydrate	37 g	36 g (13% DV)
Total sugars	4 g	8 g
Added sugar	3 g	7 g (14% DV)
Dietary fiber	5 g	4 g (14% DV)
Protein	15 g	15 g (10% DV)

People managing sodium, added sugar, fiber, or specific allergens may find the percentage Daily Values and the ingredient lists useful. Individual needs vary, and this article does not offer dietary advice.

What Are the Ingredients in Kodiak Power Cakes Buttermilk Flapjack & Waffle Mix?

Kodiak's ingredient list starts with 100% whole grain wheat flour and 100% whole grain oat flour, followed by vital wheat gluten, whey protein concentrate, brown sugar, wheat protein isolate, milk protein concentrate, leavening, buttermilk and sea salt. The Open Food Facts record lists the same ingredients.

• Leavening is listed as monocalcium phosphate and baking soda.
• The label says the product contains milk and wheat.
• The label notes that, due to shared equipment, it may contain trace amounts of egg, soy and tree nuts.
• The ingredient list does not include an oil, which is the main fat-source difference from Krusteaz.

What Are the Ingredients in Krusteaz Buttermilk Protein Pancake Mix?

Krusteaz's ingredient list starts with whole grain wheat flour, followed by wheat protein isolate, sugar, leavening, whey protein isolate (milk), soybean oil, salt, dextrose, buttermilk and natural flavor.

• Leavening is listed as baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate and monocalcium phosphate. This article mentions sodium aluminum phosphate only as a listed ingredient and does not assess its safety.
• The panel's CONTAINS line lists wheat and milk, and says the product may contain egg, soy and tree nuts.
• Soybean oil appears in the ingredient list. Kodiak's list contains no oil, so this is a side-by-side difference.
• The panel does not describe the natural flavor beyond the name listed.

How Do Kodiak and Krusteaz Compare on Protein Sources and Added Ingredients?

Both mixes contain wheat protein isolate and a whey protein ingredient, though the exact names differ: Kodiak lists whey protein concentrate, and Krusteaz lists whey protein isolate.

Kodiak-only items are milk protein concentrate and vital wheat gluten. Krusteaz-only items are soybean oil and dextrose. Kodiak's list contains no oil, while Krusteaz lists soybean oil, so fat sourcing is one of the clearest differences between the two labels.

The Krusteaz panel lists protein at 10% DV. The page does not state how that figure is derived, so this article does not explain it. Kodiak's protein Daily Value is not disclosed.

For another Kodiak label comparison in this cluster, see Eggo vs Kodiak Waffles: 4 g vs 12 g Protein, 4 g vs 6 g Sugar.

How Much Protein Changes When You Add Milk and Eggs to Each Mix?

The Krusteaz yield table lists 15 g protein per serving with 1 cup mix and 2/3 cup water, 17 g with 2/3 cup milk, and 20 g with 2/3 cup milk and 1 egg. These 17 g and 20 g figures come from the Krusteaz yield table, with serving sizes as stated there.

The Kodiak page states up to 18 g of protein with milk, and 21 g with milk and eggs. These 18 g and 21 g figures come from the Kodiak page, with serving sizes as stated there.

Protein per pancake or per prepared stack is not disclosed for either brand beyond these statements. Results also depend on how much batter you pour and how you cook it.

How Do the Daily Value Percentages Compare for the Decision Factors?

The Krusteaz panel lists 26% DV for sodium, 14% DV for added sugar, 14% DV for fiber and 10% DV for protein. Kodiak's brand page and Open Food Facts record show no %DV values for these factors, so a direct percentage-to-percentage comparison is not possible from these sources.

The FDA Daily Values used on labels include 2,300 mg for sodium, per the FDA Daily Value page, and 50 g for added sugars, per the FDA added sugars page. Percentages are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet, and a person's needs may differ.

Which Panel Facts Are Not Disclosed or Still Need Checking on the Box?

Several facts are not available in the sources used for this comparison. The Kodiak %DV values, the Kodiak serving size on its own page (the 63 g figure comes from the Open Food Facts record), protein per pancake, price per serving, and whether Kodiak's other flavors match these numbers are not disclosed.

• The reason the Krusteaz panel shows protein at 10% DV is not stated on the page.
• The safety of sodium aluminum phosphate is not assessed here, and it is mentioned only as a listed ingredient.
• Recipes can change, so check the Nutrition Facts panel and ingredient list on the box you buy.

The available label values and ingredient lists cannot establish how any individual responds to these ingredients, how these labels apply to people with specific medical conditions, or how batch-to-batch values may differ.