Product comparison
Melaleuca Simply Fit Pancake Mix vs. Kodiak and Krusteaz: protein, fiber, sugar and price
Melaleuca Simply Fit Pancakes, Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes and Krusteaz Buttermilk compared on protein, fiber, sugar and price.
Simply Fit, Kodiak and Krusteaz
Simply Fit Pancakes. Photo: melaleuca.com 
Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes. Photo: kodiakcakes.com 
Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix. Photo: krusteaz.com
Melaleuca's Simply Fit Simple Start Baking Mix: Pancakes and Kodiak's Buttermilk Power Cakes each list 15 grams of protein per serving. Simply Fit also lists 10 grams of fiber and no added sugar. Krusteaz Buttermilk has 4 grams of protein, less than 1 gram of fiber and 10 grams of total sugars per serving.
How the pancake mixes compare
| Simply Fit Pancakes | Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes | Krusteaz Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving size | Not listed | 1/2 cup mix (63 g) | 1/2 cup mix (59 g), three 4-inch pancakes |
| Calories | 180 | 220 | 210 |
| Protein | 15 g | 15 g | 4 g |
| Fiber | 10 g | 5 g | Less than 1 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g added sugar | 4 g (3 g added) | 10 g (9 g added) |
| Carbs | 5 g net carbs | 37 g total carbs | 45 g total carbs |
| Gluten free | Yes, per Melaleuca | Not listed | Not listed |
| Makes | 36 pancakes | 27 flapjacks | About 15 servings (three 4-inch pancakes each) |
| Price | $26.00 regular / $17.99 member | $6.45 | Not listed |
| How you buy | Melaleuca's online store, with member pricing for members | Kodiak's site | Store shelf (find in store) |
The serving sizes vary, so the per-serving numbers don't line up exactly. Kodiak and Krusteaz both use 1/2 cup of mix as a serving.
Prices change, so check each maker's site before you order.
What Melaleuca says about Simply Fit
Melaleuca describes the mix as "gluten-free and crafted with no added sugars," with "15 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber in each serving." Net carbs are total carbs minus fiber, which explains why that number is smaller than the carb counts shown for the other two mixes.
One box makes 36 pancakes. At the regular price of $26.00, each costs about 72 cents. The $17.99 member price brings that to about 50 cents each.
What Kodiak says about Buttermilk Power Cakes
Kodiak says the mix is "carefully crafted with 100% whole grains and 15 grams of protein per serving to give you the great-tasting nourishment you need to take on the day." Its nutrition panel lists 220 calories and 5 grams of fiber per 1/2 cup serving. The same serving has 37 grams of total carbs and 4 grams of total sugars, including 3 grams of added sugar.
A box holds about 9 servings and makes 27 four-inch flapjacks. At $6.45 on Kodiak's site, each flapjack costs about 24 cents, the lowest per-pancake price listed here. Kodiak says protein rises to 18 grams per serving with milk, or 21 grams with milk and eggs. The ingredients include whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate and buttermilk. The box says it contains milk and wheat.
What Krusteaz says about Buttermilk
Krusteaz calls its Buttermilk Pancake Mix "an extra fluffy familiar favorite" and says the pancakes come out "light, fluffy and delicious." To make them, add water, whisk and pour. The mix is also made "with no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, and no artificial preservatives."
A 1/2 cup serving (59 g) has 210 calories and 4 grams of protein. It also has less than 1 gram of fiber and 45 grams of total carbs, with 10 grams of total sugars, including 9 grams of added sugar. A 32 oz box makes about 15 servings, with three 4-inch pancakes in each serving.
Krusteaz offers a "Find in Store" option on its page. For a wider look at how Melaleuca products stack up against other brands, see the full Melaleuca vs other brands comparisons.
Which mix fits your household?
For a gluten-free option, Melaleuca describes Simply Fit as gluten free. It also has the highest listed fiber, at 10 grams, and no added sugar. It comes through a membership order, which may suit a household that already plans a monthly box. At the regular price, each pancake costs about 72 cents; members pay about 50 cents, based on the 36 pancakes per box.
Kodiak suits a family looking for protein and whole grains at the lowest listed per-pancake price, about 24 cents. You can raise the protein by using milk or adding eggs. The mix contains wheat.
Krusteaz has the familiar buttermilk flavor and simple directions. It has the least protein and fiber of the three, which may matter to some households.
Questions about these three mixes
Is the Melaleuca pancake mix gluten free? Yes. Melaleuca describes Simply Fit Simple Start Baking Mix: Pancakes as "gluten-free and crafted with no added sugars."
How many pancakes does each box make? Melaleuca says its box makes 36 pancakes. Kodiak's box holds about 9 servings, or about 27 four-inch flapjacks. A 32 oz box of Krusteaz makes about 15 servings of three pancakes each.
Can I add milk or an egg for more protein? Both makers say yes. Kodiak lists up to 18 grams of protein per serving with milk, and 21 grams with milk and eggs. Krusteaz suggests swapping milk for water one-to-one, or adding an egg per cup of mix.
Sources
- Melaleuca Simply Fit Simple Start Baking Mix: Pancakes
- Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes Flapjack & Waffle Mix
- Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix
