Is Cap'n Crunch Berry RWB healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 62/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (44.7 g) and sodium (632 mg). Natural and Artificial Flavor, Red 40, Blue 1 and BHT (to preserve freshness) are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Cap'n Crunch Berry RWB?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, PALM AND/OR COCONUT OIL, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MALIC ACID, RED 40, REDUCED IRON, BLUE 1, and 7 more.

Does Cap'n Crunch Berry RWB contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural and Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally permitted but may have debated safety depending on the specific compounds used. Red 40 (worth noting): Permitted as a synthetic colorant but linked to potential hyperactivity in children. Blue 1 (worth noting): Permitted as a synthetic colorant but linked to potential hyperactivity in children. BHT (to preserve freshness) (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative but debated for potential health effects at high doses.

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Cap'n Crunch Berry RWB

Name: Cap'n Crunch Berry RWB
Brand: Cap'n Crunch
SKU: 0030000572924

Cap'n Crunch

Listed as: CAPTAIN CRUNCH BERRY RWB 17.4OZ

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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Natural and Artificial FlavorWorth noting
Status unclear
Artificial flavors are generally permitted but may have debated safety depending on the specific compounds used.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid artificial flavors due to concerns about synthetic additives.
Evidence debated
Red 40Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU
Permitted as a synthetic colorant but linked to potential hyperactivity in children.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid synthetic dyes due to concerns about behavioral effects in children.
For some groups · Evidence debated

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TrustPick Health Score

62/100 · C

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: The Quaker Oats Company
Serving size: 38 g (1 1/4 cups (38g) Cereal alone)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CORN FLOUR
2SUGAR
3OAT FLOUR
4BROWN SUGAR
5PALM AND/OR COCONUT OIL
6SALT
7SODIUM CITRATE
8NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
9MALIC ACID
10RED 40
11REDUCED IRON
12BLUE 1
13NIACINAMIDE*
14THIAMINE MONONITRATE*
15BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS)
16PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE*
17RIBOFLAVIN*
18FOLIC ACID*
19*ONE OF THE B VITAMINS

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (38 g)
Energy	395 kcal	150.1 kcal
Fat	4 g	1.5 g
of which saturated	1.3 g	0.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	86.8 g	33 g
of which sugars	44.7 g	17 g
of which added sugars	44.7 g	17 g
Fibre	2.6 g	1 g
Protein	5.3 g	2 g
Sodium	632 mg	240.2 mg

Questions about Cap'n Crunch Berry RWB

Is Cap'n Crunch Berry RWB healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 62/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (44.7 g) and sodium (632 mg). Natural and Artificial Flavor, Red 40, Blue 1 and BHT (to preserve freshness) are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Cap'n Crunch Berry RWB?: In label order (largest amount first): CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, PALM AND/OR COCONUT OIL, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MALIC ACID, RED 40, REDUCED IRON, BLUE 1, and 7 more.
Does Cap'n Crunch Berry RWB contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural and Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally permitted but may have debated safety depending on the specific compounds used. Red 40 (worth noting): Permitted as a synthetic colorant but linked to potential hyperactivity in children. Blue 1 (worth noting): Permitted as a synthetic colorant but linked to potential hyperactivity in children. BHT (to preserve freshness) (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative but debated for potential health effects at high doses.

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