Is Cap'n Crunch Original Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (44.2 g) and sodium (744 mg). Yellow 5 (Tartrazine), Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) 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 Original Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, PALM OIL AND/OR COCONUT OIL, SALT, YELLOW 5, REDUCED IRON, YELLOW 6, NIACINAMIDE*, BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), THIAMINE MONONITRATE*, and 3 more.

Does Cap'n Crunch Original Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with mandatory labelling in the EU. Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with mandatory labelling in the EU. BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential health risks at high doses; regulated with limits globally.

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Cap'n Crunch Original Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal

Name: Cap'n Crunch Original Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal
Brand: Cap'n Crunch
SKU: 030000315972

Cap'n Crunch

Listed as: ORIGINAL SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, ORIGINAL

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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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Yellow 5 (Tartrazine)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with mandatory labelling in the EU.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid artificial colors due to potential sensitivities.
For some groups · Evidence debated
Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with mandatory labelling in the EU.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid artificial colors due to potential sensitivities.
For some groups · Evidence debated

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

67/100 · B

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: 43 g (1 CONTAINER)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CORN FLOUR
2SUGAR
3OAT FLOUR
4BROWN SUGAR
5PALM OIL AND/OR COCONUT OIL
6SALT
7YELLOW 5
8REDUCED IRON
9YELLOW 6
10NIACINAMIDE*
11BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS)
12THIAMINE MONONITRATE*
13PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE*
14RIBOFLAVIN*
15FOLIC ACID*.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (43 g)
Energy	395 kcal	169.8 kcal
Fat	4.7 g	2 g
of which saturated	2.3 g	1 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	86 g	37 g
of which sugars	44.2 g	19 g
of which added sugars	44.2 g	19 g
Fibre	2.3 g	1 g
Protein	4.7 g	2 g
Sodium	744 mg	319.9 mg

Questions about Cap'n Crunch Original Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal

Is Cap'n Crunch Original Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (44.2 g) and sodium (744 mg). Yellow 5 (Tartrazine), Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) 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 Original Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, PALM OIL AND/OR COCONUT OIL, SALT, YELLOW 5, REDUCED IRON, YELLOW 6, NIACINAMIDE*, BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), THIAMINE MONONITRATE*, and 3 more.
Does Cap'n Crunch Original Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with mandatory labelling in the EU. Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with mandatory labelling in the EU. BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential health risks at high doses; regulated with limits globally.

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