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

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (31.6 g). Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil and/or Coconut Oil), Salt, Red 40 and 4 more 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 Strong Berry Sweetened Oat & Corn Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): OAT FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN FLOUR, CORN STARCH, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL AND/OR COCONUT OIL), SALT, RED 40, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, REDUCED IRON, BLUE 1, NIACINAMIDE*, and 7 more.

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

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil and/or Coconut Oil) (worth noting): Palm oil is debated for environmental and health impacts; coconut oil is high in saturated fats. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; debated evidence on broader health effects. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The term 'natural flavor' is broad and may include additives derived from natural sources. Blue 1 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; debated evidence on broader health effects.

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Cap'n Crunch Strong Berry Sweetened Oat & Corn Cereal

Name: Cap'n Crunch Strong Berry Sweetened Oat & Corn Cereal
Brand: Cap'n Crunch
SKU: 0030000575529

Cap'n Crunch

Listed as: STRONG BERRY SWEETENED OAT & CORN CEREAL, STRAWBERRY

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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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SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Many consumers aim to limit added sugars for health reasons.
Depends on amount
Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil and/or Coconut Oil)Worth noting
Palm oil is debated for environmental and health impacts; coconut oil is high in saturated fats.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid palm oil for sustainability reasons.
Evidence debated

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TrustPick Health Score

69/100 · 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: 38 g (1 1/3 cups (38g) Cereal alone)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1OAT FLOUR
2SUGAR
3CORN FLOUR
4CORN STARCH
5VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL AND/OR COCONUT OIL)
6SALT
7RED 40
8CITRIC ACID
9NATURAL FLAVOR
10REDUCED IRON
11BLUE 1
12NIACINAMIDE*
13YELLOW 5
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	5.3 g	2 g
of which saturated	1.3 g	0.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	84.2 g	32 g
of which sugars	31.6 g	12 g
of which added sugars	28.9 g	11 g
Fibre	5.3 g	2 g
Protein	7.9 g	3 g
Sodium	395 mg	150.1 mg

Questions about Cap'n Crunch Strong Berry Sweetened Oat & Corn Cereal

Is Cap'n Crunch Strong Berry Sweetened Oat & Corn Cereal healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (31.6 g). Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil and/or Coconut Oil), Salt, Red 40 and 4 more 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 Strong Berry Sweetened Oat & Corn Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): OAT FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN FLOUR, CORN STARCH, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL AND/OR COCONUT OIL), SALT, RED 40, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, REDUCED IRON, BLUE 1, NIACINAMIDE*, and 7 more.
Does Cap'n Crunch Strong Berry Sweetened Oat & Corn Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil and/or Coconut Oil) (worth noting): Palm oil is debated for environmental and health impacts; coconut oil is high in saturated fats. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; debated evidence on broader health effects. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The term 'natural flavor' is broad and may include additives derived from natural sources. Blue 1 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; debated evidence on broader health effects.

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